NEUROLOGY 202F

Course overview

*Outline methods used and estimations as to the incidence of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia. *Review and describe cerebrovascular anatomy and hemodynamics. *Discuss proposed patho-physiological mechanisms believed responsible for subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia. *Review and discuss past and present scientific literature to explore the evolution of what we think we know about the process of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia. *Explore issues and examination procedures related to patient assessment as well as vertebrobasilar ischemia recognition and proper diagnosis. *Define and contrast currently suggested procedures and develop a vertebrobasilar ischemia plan of action. *Explore various perspectives and reveal bias in both public media and biomedical journals. *Identify and define new theoretical concepts and prophylactic therapies.