Basilar artery migraine

Introduction: Basilar artery migraine

Basilar artery migraine: Basilar artery migraine involves a disturbance of a major brain artery at the base of the brain. Preheadache symptoms include vertigo, ... more about Basilar artery migraine.

Basilar artery migraine: A rare condition characterized by headache associated with a variety of neurological symptoms. The condition is caused by a disturbance of the basilar artery which is located in the brainstem. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Basilar artery migraine is available below.

Symptoms of Basilar artery migraine

• Headache
• Headache is often preceded by symptoms such as:
  • Vertigo
  • Double vision
  • Poor muscular coordination

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Basilar artery migraine?

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Misdiagnosis and Basilar artery migraine

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Article Excerpts about Basilar artery migraine

Basilar artery migraine involves a disturbance of a major brain artery at the base of the brain. Preheadache symptoms include vertigo, double vision, and poor muscular coordination. This type of migraine occurs primarily in adolescent and young adult women and is often associated with the menstrual cycle. (Source: excerpt from Headache - Hope Through Research: NINDS)