Overview
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), commonly known as strokes, encompass a range of neurological deficits due to interrupted blood supply to the brain, including embolic events affecting the basilar artery. Acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is particularly severe, often leading to significant morbidity and mortality.Diagnosis
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