APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

EXTRACRANIAL HEAD AND NECK

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Vertibrobasilar symptoms include drop attacks, syncope, vertigo, dizziness, diplopia, binocular blindness, blackouts and memory loss.
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction Vertebrobasilar insufficiency is defined as transitory ischemia of the vertebrobasilar circulation. Dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vomit, diplopia, blindness, ataxia, imbalance, and weakness in both sides of the body are the most common symptoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) occurs when blood flow to the back of your brain lessens or ends. This part of your brain controls movement and balance, so VBI can lead to difficulty swallowing, dizziness and numbness. Hardening of your arteries (atherosclerosis) usually causes VBI.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vertigo, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and head or neck pain are the most common initial symptoms reported. Other common signs and symptoms include weakness, hemiparesis, ataxia, diplopia, pupillary abnormalities, speech difficulties and altered mental status.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vertigo. Nausea and vomiting. Headache. Abnormalities in the level of consciousness. Abnormal oculomotor signs (eg, nystagmus, lateral gaze abnormalities, diplopia, pupillary changes) More items •09-Aug-2021

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