Vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders are conditions in which blood supply to the back of the brain is disrupted.
See also:
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency; Posterior circulation ischemia
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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