Closure of the PICA PICA is the abbreviation for the lower posterior cerebellar artery with the Latin name Arteria inferior posterior cerebelli. It originates from the basilar artery, which is formed by the fusion of the two vertebral arteries. The PICA supplies the lower (caudal) part of the cerebellum, where it releases two smaller branches … Closure of the PICA | Cerebellar infarction
Introduction A stroke is a life-threatening disease which, despite the best possible therapy, can still lead to serious consequential damage or even death in many cases. Therefore it is useful to better understand the causes and risk factors of the disease in order to reduce the probability of a stroke by early prevention. The different … Causes of a stroke
Causes of stroke in babies Approximately 300 children and young people are diagnosed with a stroke in Germany every year. While many of the causes of these rare strokes have not yet been sufficiently clarified, hereditary coagulation disorders in particular can now be identified as the main cause. The symptoms of a stroke at a … Causes of stroke in babies | Causes of a stroke
