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  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Vertebral artery compression of the medulla or spinal cord can lead to various neurological deficits.
  • A distinct clinical entity, vertebral artery compression syndrome, is proposed to encompass these presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose the term "vertebral artery compression syndrome" for symptoms arising from vertebral artery compression of the medulla or spinal cord.
  • To characterize the clinical presentation and radiological findings in patients with this proposed syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective case study was conducted at a university teaching hospital.
  • Eleven patients meeting diagnostic criteria for vertebral artery compression syndrome and 22 matched controls were recruited.
  • Clinical data and T2-weighted MRI scans measuring basilar artery diameter at the midpons were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Medullary compression was identified in 10 out of 11 patients.
  • Common symptoms included dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, ataxia, and limb weakness.
  • Basilar artery diameter showed no significant difference between patients and controls.

Conclusions:

  • Vertebral artery compression affecting the medulla and spinal cord can manifest with a range of clinical symptoms.
  • Further investigation is necessary to determine the prevalence, natural history, and optimal treatment strategies for vertebral artery compression syndrome.