Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified vertebral artery
Emergency
ICD-10: I63.119 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मस्तिष्क आघात · தமிழ்: மூளைத்தாக்கு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೆದುಳಿನ ರಕ್ತಕೊರತೆ · తెలుగు: మెదడు స్ట్రోక్ · বাংলা: মস্তিষ্কে রক্তক্ষরণ · मराठी: पक्षाघात · ગુજરાતી: મગજનો હુમલો
About this condition
This is a type of stroke where a blood clot blocks the vertebral artery in the back of the neck, cutting off blood supply to a part of the brain. It requires immediate emergency treatment to prevent permanent brain damage. Quick medical attention can save lives and reduce disability.
Common symptoms
sudden dizziness
loss of balance
severe headache
difficulty walking
blurred vision
nausea
slurred speech
When to see a doctor: immediately - call ambulance
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मस्तिष्क आघात · ब्रेन स्ट्रोक · पक्षाघात · वर्टेब्रल धमनी अवरोध |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூளைத்தாக்கு · பக்கவாதம் · மூளை ரத்தக்குழாய் அடைப்பு · முதுகெலும்பு தமனி அடைப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೆದುಳಿನ ರಕ್ತಕೊರತೆ · ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವವಾಯು · ಮೆದುಳಿಗೆ ರಕ್ತ ಸರಬರಾಜು ತಡೆ · ವರ್ಟೆಬ್ರಲ್ ಅಪಧಮನಿ ತಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మెదడు స్ట్రోక్ · పక్షవాతం · మెదడు రక్తనాళ అడ్డంకి · వెన్నుపూస ధమని అడ్డంకి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মস্তিষ্কে রক্তক্ষরণ · স্ট্রোক · পক্ষাঘাত · ভার্টিব্রাল ধমনী বন্ধ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पक्षाघात · ब्रेन स्ट्रोक · मेंदूला रक्तपुरवठा खंडित · व्हर्टेब्रल धमनी अडथळा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મગજનો હુમલો · લકવો · મગજની રુધિરવાહિની બંધ · વર્ટિબ્રલ ધમની અવરોધ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified vertebral artery?
sudden dizziness, loss of balance, severe headache, difficulty walking, blurred vision, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call ambulance
Is Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified vertebral artery common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified vertebral artery?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call ambulance.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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