What question did this study set out to answer?

To highlight the challenges in diagnosing basilar artery occlusion and the consequences of delayed treatment.

B48-41 Missed Case of Basilar Artery Stroke Diagnosis, Morbidity and Mortality Case

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Case report demonstrates delayed diagnosis leading to significant morbidity and mortality from a basilar artery stroke.

To highlight the challenges in diagnosing basilar artery occlusion and the consequences of delayed treatment.
Presented a case of a 46-year-old male with a missed diagnosis initially and subsequent re-evaluation.
Performed mechanical thrombectomy and stenting after confirming basilar artery occlusion via imaging.
Discussed the implications of misdiagnosis and the need for improved diagnostic protocols.
Patient experienced severe weakness and encephalopathy post-stroke, necessitating tracheostomy and PEG placement.
Identified a delay in administering antiplatelet medication following stent placement which may have contributed to poorer outcomes.
Emphasized the critical need for early imaging and recognition of nonspecific stroke symptoms for better patient outcomes.

Tao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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