Publications by authors named "Stephanie L Buchman"
Purpose Of Review: To provide the latest updates in the diagnosis, management, and prognosis in patients with basilar artery occlusion (BAO).
Recent Findings: The diagnosis of BAO requires a high index of suspicion among patients with sudden onset depressed level of consciousness, quadraparesis (or hemiparesis), and cranial nerve dysfunction. Computed topography with angiography is currently the diagnostic modality of choice for the diagnosis of BAO.