Posterior circulation strokes are among the most dangerous and frequently misdiagnosed forms of stroke. Unlike classic strokes involving facial droop or one-sided weakness, these events often present with subtle neurological symptoms and can deteriorate rapidly when escalation is delayed. Because they often involve the vertebral and basilar arteries supplying the brainstem and cerebellum, posterior strokes carry a high risk of sudden neurological decline, hydrocephalus, and d

A stroke is a medical emergency. When blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Delays in diagnosis or treatment can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. In medicine, there is a simple phrase: “Time is brain.” That phrase reflects a biological reality. Understanding what happens inside the brain during a stroke helps explain why rapid diagnosis, imaging, and treatment are essential—and why delays in care

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