Ischemic Posterior Circulation Stroke: A Review of Anatomy, Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis, and Current Management

2014/04/07 by Amre Nouh, Jessica Remke, Sean Ruland · 1 citation
Medicine · #Acute Ischemic Stroke Management #Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases #Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances #Medicine #Etiology #Intensive care medicine #Stroke (engine) #Radiology #Cardiology #Pathology

paper · pdf · doi:10.3389/fneur.2014.00030

openalex publication_date 2014/04/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Posterior circulation strokes represent approximately 20% of all ischemic strokes (1, 2). In contrast to the anterior circulation, several differences in presenting symptoms, clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, and management strategy exist presenting a challenge to the treating physician. This review will discuss the anatomical, etiological, and clinical classification of PC strokes, identify diagnostic pitfalls, and overview current therapeutic regimens.

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