Vertebral Artery Disease

The vertebral arteries constitute the proximal segment of the cerebral posterior circulation and are often divided into two segments (extra- or intracranial) based on their relationship with the dural space. Diseases affecting these arteries can be asymptomatic or can lead to a variety of well-described stroke syndromes, such as the lateral medullary syndrome. Atherosclerotic plaque formation with subsequent occlusion is the most common stroke …