Vertebrobasilar insufficiency risk factors

Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
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Risk Factors

The risk factors of VBI is similar to arteriosclerosis and artery embolisom. Sudden or excessive neck movement might increase the risk of vertebral artery dissection which might cause the VBI.