Circulatory System Kits
Vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders are conditions in which blood supply to the back of the brain is disrupted.
See also:
Transient ischemic attack Stroke
Alternative Names
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency; Posterior circulation ischemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The vertebrobasilar system is also called the back (posterior) circulation of the brain. This part of the brain contains structures that are crucial for keeping a person alive. For instance, the brainstem controls breathing...
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