The basilar artery is part of the blood supply system for the brain and central nervous system. It is formed where the two vertebral arteries join at the base of the skull. The basilar artery carries ...

Basilar trunk artery aneurysms (BTAs) are among the rarest and most complex types of brain aneurysms, occurring in a critical ...

Acute basilar artery occlusion represents one of the most devastating forms of ischaemic stroke, carrying high rates of mortality and severe disability without prompt intervention. Endovascular ...

BARCELONA, Spain — Thrombolysis with tenecteplase led to earlier reperfusion and improved functional outcomes at 90 days without any significant safety issues in selected patients with basilar artery ...

Two randomized trials showing benefits of endovascular thrombectomy in ischemic stroke caused by basilar artery occlusion have now been published. Results of the two Chinese trials — the first to show ...

Patients who have a stroke due to basilar-artery occlusion have a poor prognosis. Adding thrombectomy to standard medical care might improve outcomes in these patients. New research findings are ...

Abnormal brain artery widening is associated with lacunar stroke, indicating a shift in understanding the mechanisms behind small vessel disease in the brain.

Data from trials investigating the effects and risks of endovascular thrombectomy for the treatment of stroke due to basilar-artery occlusion are limited. We conducted a multicenter, prospective, ...