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35 year old female mri states left vertebral artery appears to be diminishing. concern for development of stenosis due to dissection. what does that mean? been waiting 2 weeks to see my doctor. friend says i should be worried?
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You are you 2 to have this unless others in your family have had it. If you can enMRI TO READ. I might be able to help.
Answered 8/5/2021
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Not unusual to have asymmetrical vertebral arteries and this is meaningless unless clinical correlation of vascular symptoms. Discuss with radiologist and your PCP
Answered 8/15/2021
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