Drop attack

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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Drop attack is a sudden loss of strength in the legs. The person may fall abruptly, often landing on his or her knees, but may not lose consciousness. A drop attack may be a sign of blockage in arteries supplying the back of the brain (vertebrobasilar arteries).

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007