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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Suspected vertebrobasilar insufficiency

Recommended: MRA Head and Neck (or CTA) is the preferred imaging study for suspected vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Posterior circulation strokes / TIAs.

Recommended study

MRA Head and Neck (or CTA)

MRI No contrast Preferred Vascular Outpatient Reviewed

Posterior circulation strokes / TIAs. Evaluate vertebral, basilar, PCA territories.

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