What Happens If Your Circulatory System Does Not Function Properly?
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...
Read moreMore information on "What Happens If Your Circulatory System Does Not Function Properly?"
From Our Experts
CHOICES: #4: Rational Behavior, Belief Systems & Functionality
In my last blog (CHOICES: #3 - Belief Systems, posted on October 7, 2007) we discussed the fact that what is, and what is not, Rational... Read more »
Cognitive Function Fears: MS or Aging?
MS or Aging? It's hard to tell.Sometimes I know what I want to say, but I can't find the proper words. My mouth is moving and words are... Read more »
Fitness and Nutrition: The Key to Enhanced Functionality
In the gym I go to, motivational quotes are stenciled on the walls. My favorite? “There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.”... Read more »
Part One; What's Happening to My Body? Knowledge is Power
When you're anxious, or after a panic attack, I'm sure that you can tell me what you are feeling and and perhaps, you can even describe... Read more »
The Function of Sleep Not Quite Explained
We finished the last blog in mid-thought. We were talking about REM sleep and the idea of brain plasticity- the rewiring of our brains... Read more »
From Our Sources
How to Breathe Properly
Everyone knows that breathing is essential to life. Life begins when we inhale our first breath and ends when we exhale our last breath. It’s... Read more »
Knee Joint Implants Dictate Function and Wear
Source: eOrthopod
There are no two ways about it: the knee joint is meant to rotate during motion. Studies show that as much as 12 degrees of knee rotation occur... Read more »
Acquired platelet function defect
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acquired platelet function defects are diseases or conditions that cause the blood elements needed for blood clotting (platelets) to not work... Read more »
Congenital platelet function defects
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Congenital platelet function defects are problems with platelets, one of the blood elements needed for normal blood clotting. Congenital means... Read more »
Cholesterol: Stroke, Brain Function
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heart DiseaseAtherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger... Read more »
Images
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
