Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Posterior Circulation Stroke in the Emergency Setting

Posterior circulation stroke (PCS), caused by infarction within the vertebrobasilar arterial system, is a potentially life-threatening condition and accounts for about 20–25% of all ischemic strokes. Diagnosing PCS can be challenging due to the vast area of brain tissue supplied by the posterior cir...

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Main Authors: Carolin Hoyer, Kristina Szabo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.682827/full