Case Presentation: Dolichoectasia is a rare disorder of the cerebral arteries known to causes tortuosity, elongation, and dilation of the affected vessel. Most commonly involved vessels are those of the vertebrobasilar circulation, with an elevated risk of ischemic infarct. Here we have a case of such a rare presentation of ischemic stroke in the setting [...]

Case Presentation: A 58-year-old man presented with acute onset of chest pain, vertigo, and ataxia, described as “falling to the right as objects moved to the left.” History included coronary artery disease requiring multiple stents and remote cerebrovascular accident with residual left upper extremity weakness. Exam was notable for vertical nystagmus. EKG showed left atrial [...]