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Is there a specific area of the brain that would more likely show a lesion or infarction if there is injury to a vertebral artery?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: It can cause vertebro basilar insuffiency or infarction of the hind brain.

Answered 10/26/2012

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