Background: Randomized trials and observational of patients with cervical artery dissection showed no significant difference in ischemic stroke risk with anticoagulation versus antiplatelet therapy.

Background: Most patients with Cervical Artery Dissection (CeAD) have a good functional long-term (LT) outcome. Earlier studies suggest that outcomes are worse when psychological sequela and ...

Artery dissection, particularly cervical artery dissection (CeAD), is a significant cause of ischemic stroke, especially in younger individuals. This condition occurs when a tear forms in the ...

A NEW study has found that individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) face a significantly increased risk of cervical artery dissection (CeAD), a rare but potentially life-threatening ...

Cervical artery dissection is a serious condition characterized by a tear in the wall of a major neck artery, which can lead to stroke. While some risk factors for CeAD, such as hypertension ...

Background: Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is an important cause of stroke in the young. It can present nonspecifically and may be misdiagnosed with adverse consequences. We assessed the ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO It can be tricky to pinpoint the cause of pain at the base of your skull, the area behind your ears where your head and neck meet. Understanding the cause of the ...

The ECG signs showed acute myocardial infarction and she underwent coronary angiography which showed left circumflex artery dissection in the middle and distal tract, with possible proximal extension ...

The V1 segment originates at the subclavian artery and extends to the transverse foramina of either the fifth or sixth cervical vertebrae ... thrombosis, dissection, and stent malposition or ...

A 34-year-old female suffered a fatal stroke 7.5 h after cervical spine manipulation (CSM) performed by a chiropractic physician. Imaging noted vertebral artery dissection (VAD), basilar artery ...

Finally, specific types of vascular injuries, such as vertebral artery dissection (VAD), have been studied in the context of acute cervical spine trauma. Research has shown that the biomechanics ...