Question 1

I had ct/angio of neck they found minimal aortic arch calcification, mild ectasia of the proximal left vertebral artery over a focal segment.

Accepted Answer

Those findings are unimportant. Why was the study done in the first place?

Question 2

What does congenital hypoplasia of the right vertebral artery mean?

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It means that one was born with a small right vertebral artery.

Question 3

My consultant said my right vertebral artery is narrower than the left one. but it  is something  i have been born with  and  it is not a problem.

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We are different in one way or another. The vertebral arteries help feed the brain. They don't have to be the same diameter.  As long as they are delivering enough blood to your brain.

Question 4

Is it likely i have a vertebral artery tear from awkwardly reaching up to grab something while sitting? i could feel pressure on the side of my neck.

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Very unlikely to never heard of this.

Question 5

What is the definition or description of: vertebral artery?

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The vertebral arteries are blood vessel which deliver blood into the brain from the back of the neck.  They arise from the sublclavian arteries which come off the aorta.

Question 6

What is hypoplastic right vertebral artery?

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Hypoplastic right vertebral artery implies that this artery is very small and its function is taken over by the left vertebral artery. This is a normal variant and does not cause any problems unless you develop significant blockage in the left vertebral artery such as happens with vertebral artery dissection.

Question 7

What is right vertebral artery is mildly hypoplastic?

Accepted Answer

You were born with it that way and it doesn't matter, so forget about it. Your left vertebral artery, left carotid and right carotid are handling the supply for you.

Question 8

If my right vertebral artery is markedly hypoplastic, and the left one is dominant. if the left one becomes damaged im instantly doomed?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily! Your brain also gets blood supply from the carotid arteries in the front of your neck. The part of your brain that gets blood from the vertebral arteries can get blood supply from the carotid arteries through the circle of Willis that connects the carotid arteries to the vertebral arteries.

Question 9

I need to know what is vertebral artery dissection?

Accepted Answer

Vertebral artery dissection is separation or splitting of the layers of the blood vessel wall. This is often related to trauma, and may result in posterior neck pain and vessel clotting or narrowing. You should se a vascular surgeon for consultation.

Question 10

What are the most common symptoms of vertebral artery dissection?

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The typical presentation of vertebral artery dissection is a young person with severe occipital headache and posterior neck pain following a recent, relatively minor, head or neck injury. Other symptoms:  facial pain and numbness, speech difficulty, hoarseness, loss of pain and temperature sensation in the trunk and limbs, loss of taste, hiccups, vertigo, nausea, double vision, or problem swallowi.

Vertebral artery calcification

I had ct/angio of neck they found minimal aortic arch calcification, mild ectasia of the proximal left vertebral artery over a focal segment.

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What does congenital hypoplasia of the right vertebral artery mean?

My consultant said my right vertebral artery is narrower than the left one. but it is something i have been born with and it is not a problem.

Is it likely i have a vertebral artery tear from awkwardly reaching up to grab something while sitting? i could feel pressure on the side of my neck.

What is the definition or description of: vertebral artery?

What is hypoplastic right vertebral artery?

What is right vertebral artery is mildly hypoplastic?

If my right vertebral artery is markedly hypoplastic, and the left one is dominant. if the left one becomes damaged im instantly doomed?

I need to know what is vertebral artery dissection?

What are the most common symptoms of vertebral artery dissection?

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