An inadequate blood flow through arteries. Involvement of the arteries of the brain can cause symptoms of stroke . The specific symptoms can indicate, to some extent, which artery is involved.
Basilar insufficiency involves one of the branches of the carotid artery.
It branches off to become the posterior cerebral arteries. See also venous insufficiency . Find related articles on Arterial insufficiency . The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.