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DOI: 10.1590/0004-282X20180030
The history of basilar artery occlusion: when art aids science
História da oclusão da artéria basilar: quando a arte auxilia a ciência Dr. Pontes-Neto received research support from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq: 402388/2013-5); Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP: 2016/15236-8) and CAPES (402388/2013-5).
ABSTRACT
Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) ischemic stroke is a relatively rare condition with high morbidity and mortality rates. To date, the best acute reperfusion therapy for BAO has still not been established, mainly due to the lack of randomized controlled trials in this field. In this article, we review the history of BAO diagnosis and treatment, and the impact of modern technological resources on the clinical evolution and prognosis of BAO over time. Furthermore, we describe historical events and nonmedical literature descriptions related to BAO. We conclude that BAO is a singular example of how art may help medical sciences with accurate descriptions of medical conditions.
RESUMO
O acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico secundário à oclusão aguda da basilar (OAB) é uma condição relativamente rara, que cursa com elevada morbimortalidade. Até o momento atual, a melhor estratégia de recanalização arterial na fase aguda da OAB não está definida, principalmente pela carência de ensaios clínicos randomizados e controlados neste contexto. Neste artigo, revisamos aspectos históricos do diagnóstico e do tratamento desta condição, assim como o impacto do avanço tecnológico na evolução clínica e prognóstico desta condição. Ademais, descrevemos fatos históricos e a literatura fictícia relacionados à OAB. Concluímos que a OAB é um exemplo peculiar de como a arte pode auxiliar a medicina na descrição acurada de condições médicas.
Support
Dr. Pontes-Neto received research support from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq: 402388/2013-5); Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP: 2016/15236-8) and CAPES (402388/2013-5).
Publication History
Received: 01 November 2017
Accepted: 06 February 2018
Article published online:
25 August 2023
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