RT Book, Section A1 Simionescu, Monica A1 Schneck, Michael A2 Dieter, Robert S. A2 Dieter, Raymond A. A2 Dieter, Raymond A. SR Print(0) ID 1127167045 T1 Vertebrobasilar Disease T2 Peripheral Arterial Disease YR 2009 FD 2009 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071481793 LK accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1127167045 RD 2024/10/15 AB Vertebrobasilar arterial disease has a heterogeneous, clinical presentation that depends on the underlying pathophysiology of the lesion. Regardless of etiology, however, vertebrobasilar arterial strokes can be devastating and have, until recently, been associated with a high rate of death and disability. With technical advances in neuroimaging and endovascular procedures, as well as data from randomized, clinical trials on stroke prevention and management of acute stroke, we have gained a better understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment options for vertebrobasilar disease. Although currently there is not always definitive data to guide the treatment of choice, immediate expert evaluation by a stroke neurologist may help in selecting the appropriate imaging modality and treatment plan that can often be lifesaving.