Abstract:Objective To analyze the efficacy of tetramethylpyrazine combined with betahistine in the treatment of posterior circulation ischemic vertigo (PCIV) in elderly patients.Methods A total of 86 elderly patients with PCIV admitted to Jiujiang First People's Hospital from December 2023 to September 2024 were selected and randomly divided into two groups, with 43 patients in each group. The control group was treated with betahistine, while the observation group was treated with tetramethylpyrazine and betahistine. The clinical efficacy, severity of vertigo, vertebrobasilar artery flow velocity, hemorheology, oxidative stress response, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 95.35% (41/43), which was higher than that of the control group [81.40% (35/43)]. After treatment, the scores of each dimension in the vertigo disability assessment scale of the observation group were (9.77±1.20) points, (10.53±1.05) points, and (11.26±1.57) points, respectively; The hemorheology values were (45.83±4.01)%, (5.41±0.89) mpa·s, and (7.01±1.20) mpa·s, respectively; The malondialdehyde level was (3.19±0.40) mmol/mL, which were lower than those of the control group [(13.21±1.59) points, (15.27±1.62) points, (16.54±2.01) points, (50.42±4.63)%, (6.21±1.03) mpa·s, (8.95±1.64) mpa·s, and (4.25±0.59) mmol/mL,respectively] . The vertebrobasilar artery flow velocities were (31.25±3.42) cm/s, (35.98±4.66) cm/s, and (43.58±4.67) cm/s, respectively, which were faster than those of the control group [(27.36±2.59) cm/s, (30.59±3.84) cm/s, and (38.77±3.63) cm/s,respectively]. The superoxide dismutase level was (169.85±13.75) U/L, which was higher than that of the control group[(145.36±10.56) U/L], with statistical differences (P<0.05). There was no difference in adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05).Conclusion Tetramethylpyrazine combined with betahistine can alleviate vertigo symptoms in elderly patients with PCIV, regulate vertebrobasilar artery flow velocities, improve hemorheology, reduce oxidative stress, and has good safety.