Presentation
The neurologic deficits caused by cerebrovascular disease may be present from the onset or may arise at any time after the onset of the condition classifiable to categories I60-I67. [medicbind.com]
Vertigo is one of several common presenting symptoms associated with basilar artery occlusion. See Vertigo: 5 Case-Based Diagnostic Puzzles, a Critical Images slideshow, to help recognize diagnostic clues in vertigo cases. [emedicine.medscape.com]
It does not mean that the physician must be present in the room when the procedure is performed. CPT code 76936 requires that the procedure be performed under the personal supervision of a physician. [seesound.com]
Includes: arthritis, rheumatic, acute or subacute Excludes1: rheumatic fever with heart involvement (I01.0 - I01.9) I01 Rheumatic fever with heart involvement [ edit ] Excludes1: chronic diseases of rheumatic origin (I05-I09) unless rheumatic fever is also present [en.wikisource.org]
Workup
(See Etiology and Workup.) Diffusion-weighted MRI images showing a right cerebellar infarct. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
European Cooperative Study Group for Streptokinase Treatment in Acute Myocardial. Streptokinase in acute myocardial infarction. European Cooperative Study Group for Streptokinase Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction. [emedicine.medscape.com]
In general, noninvasive studies of the arterial system are to be utilized when invasive correction is contemplated, but not to follow noninvasive medical treatment regimens. [seesound.com]
Prognosis
(See Prognosis, Treatment, and Medication.) Vertigo is one of several common presenting symptoms associated with basilar artery occlusion. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]
(See Etiology and Workup.) Diffusion-weighted MRI images showing a right cerebellar infarct. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Occurrence in the United States The frequency, incidence, and prevalence of basilar artery occlusion are not known. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Given the anatomy of the posterior circulation and the circle of Willis, the clinical manifestations of basilar artery thrombosis depend on the location of the occlusion, the extent of the thrombus, and the collateral flow. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Categories M.D.C MDC Category Not Assigned For This ICD Code I65.0 Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groups MS-DRG MS-DRG Category Not Assigned For This ICD Code I65.0 Clinical Classifications Software CCS CCS Category Not Assigned For This ICD Code I65.0 Prevention [medicbind.com]
Secondary prevention of vascular disease by prolonged antiplatelet treatment. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1988 Jan 30. 296(6618):320-31. [Medline]. Archer CR, Horenstein S. Basilar artery occlusion: clinical and radiological correlation. [emedicine.medscape.com]