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What do you recommend for vertebro basilar stroke?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Depends: This depends on the specifics. Acutely, the issues are to support the patient and prevent complications. ( make sure the patient is able to breath ok , that blood pressure is ok , etc) in some patients who get care withing 3-4.5 hrs of symptoms a clot busting drug may improve outcome. Long term rx involves rehab, risk factor control & use of aspirin, or even more potent drug to prevent blood clots.

Answered 12/18/2014

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Dr. Robert Singer answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Depends: Treatment and followup are dependent on the time frame of the stroke and individual patient need.

Answered 6/1/2012

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