Vertebrobasilar abnormalities classified by the combination of MR angiography and BPAS-MRI findings
Classified Conditions | MR Angiography Finding | BPAS-MR Imaging Finding |
---|---|---|
Atherosclerosis | Irregular or stenotic | Almost normal |
Occlusive condition | Not visible or hardly visible | Almost normal |
Hypoplastic vertebral artery | Not visible or hardly visible | Narrow or not visible |
Aneurysm | Aneurysmal dilation (unnecessary) | Aneurysmal dilation |
Note.—BPAS indicates basiparallel anatomical scanning.