26A. Symptoms of insufficient blood circulation in vertebrobasilar territory (+ the posterior circulation)

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For introduction to stroke symptoms, see topic 16A.

The posterior circulation supplies the brain stem and thalamus (+ cerebellum and occipital cortex), and as such may produce a larger variety of symptoms than anterior circulation strokes.

Symptoms of insufficient blood supply of the vertebrobasilar artery territory

Vertigo
Diplopia
Dysarthria
Uni/bilateral sensory loss
Uni/bilateral paresis/plaegia
Bilateral visual changes/hemianopia
Altered consciousness
Dysphagia
Ataxia
Alternating brainstem syndrome