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The basilar artery arises from a branch off the subclavian artery which in turn branches off the aorta. These arteries supply blood to the posterior portion of the brain including the brainstem, cerebellum and most of the posterior cerebral hemispheres. ... atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis. Even when an artery is competely occluded, the ... ................
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