Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is subcategorized into carotid artery dissection (CaAD) and vertebral artery dissection (VAD).
Intramural hematoma, the pathophysiologic hallmark of C...
2/3 of CAD patients present as a TIA or stroke and some may present with both ischemic and local symptoms.
In spontaneous CaAD dissections, symptoms can be divided into local and those...
Follow-up with a neurologist is highly recommended.
Repeat imaging is useful to guide further treatment decisions.
Anticoagulation should be managed as required.
I77.71 Dissection of carotid artery
I77.74 Dissection of vertebral artery
I72.8 Aneurysm of other specified arteries
I72.0 Aneurysm of carotid artery
705066004 Internal carotid artery dis...
CaAD and VAD are major causes of stroke in the young.
A majority of patients have both ischemic and localized symptoms.
In the radiographic detection of CAD, CTA is widely available and ...
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