Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways A pontine stroke happens when blood flow to the pons in the brainstem is blocked or bursts.Early signs of a pontine stroke can include dizziness, ...

Your brainstem is the central apparatus of your entire nervous system. One portion of your brainstem is called the pons. The pons links your brain to your spinal cord. Your pons handles all of your ...