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Vertebrobasilar insufficiency risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The risk factors of VBI is similar to atherosclerosis. Sudden or excessive neck movement might increase the risk of vertebral artery dissection which might cause the VBI.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Kawchuk GN, Jhangri GS, Hurwitz EL, Wynd S, Haldeman S, Hill MD (2008)The relation between the spatial distribution of vertebral artery compromise and exposure to cervical manipulation. J Neurol 255 (3):371-7. [1] PMID: [2]
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