What is the recommendation for patients with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia and a history of ischemic stroke or TIA without other attributable causes?
In patients with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia and a history of ischemic stroke or TIA without other attributable causes, the use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy is reasonable for the prevention of recurrent ischemic events. Referenced studies that support the recommendation are summarized in online Data Supplement 55.