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Can the basilar artery be stented if it is not occluded?
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Why ?: If basilar artery is not occluded why is the reason to stent it, .
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Basilar Artery Steno: Yes it can, but the risk of embolic (blood clot) stroke and benefit compared to risk make the procedure used rarely. Anti coagulation is used more often for intracranial vascular occlusive disease.
Answered 6/15/2018
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