Course
Basilar artery occlusion — coma risk, posterior circulation signs, and CTA/MRI detection (Advanced)
Advanced course: basilar artery occlusion can deteriorate rapidly and present with dizziness, double vision, severe weakness, or coma. Learn detection workflow (CT, CTA, MRI DWI), and why urgent vessel imaging matters
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced55 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Recognize basilar occlusion as a time-critical emergency
- Identify symptom clusters that suggest posterior circulation catastrophe
- Understand CT vs CTA vs MRI roles
- Know questions about monitoring, airway, and repeat imaging
Practice check
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