colour enhanced 3D angiogram showing a severe narrowing at the beginning of the vertebral artery. This artery is very important in supplying blood flow to the brainstem and cerebellum. The narrowing of this blood vessel in the chest can lead to a devastating stroke. This was treated by enlarging the vessel with a balloon (angioplasty) and putting a stent in to keep it open | |
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