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vertebral artery insufficiency

Disease Summary
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Mondo Description A syndrome which occurs as a result of the occlusion of one of the vertebral arteries. It may be caused by atherosclerosis, embolism or hemorrhage. Collateral circulation through the circle of Willis is usually comprised as well. Clinical signs may include vertigo, nystagmus, dysarthria, ataxia and sensorimotor deficits. Clinical course may lead to persistence of neurologic deficits. Prognosis is variable with a substantial risk for recurrent infarction.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0001631:  vertebral artery insufficiency
COHD:434656: 
ICD9:435.1: 
NCIT:C35123: 
SCTID:34781003: 
UMLS:C0042560: