Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is subcategorized into internal carotid artery dissection (ICAD) and vertebral artery dissection (VAD).
CAD accounts for 2–2.5% of all ischemic stroke...
CAD presents as TIA or stroke in approximately 2/3 of patients, although often, affected individuals may present with both ischemic and local symptoms.
In spontaneous ICAD dissections,...
Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) can provide recanalization of thrombus at the site of dissection or distal embolus. It is not contraindicated if patient presents with acut...
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
443.21 Dissection of carotid artery
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CAD is composed of ICAD and VAD and is a major cause of stroke in the young.
A majority of patients have both ischemic and localized symptoms.
In the radiographic detection of CAD, MRI h...
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