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Neurogenic pulmonary oedema secondary to vertebral artery dissection while playing tennis

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We present a case of a patient who developed vertebral artery dissection (VAD) while playing tennis and presented with neurogenic pulmonary oedema. The case highlights two important points: acute pulmonary… Click to show full abstract

We present a case of a patient who developed vertebral artery dissection (VAD) while playing tennis and presented with neurogenic pulmonary oedema. The case highlights two important points: acute pulmonary oedema as an unusual presenting feature of VAD and VAD, an important cause of stroke in young people, as being associated with playing low-impact sports such as tennis. These associations, independent of each other, are under-recognised and can lead to a delay in diagnosis.

Keywords: tennis; artery dissection; pulmonary oedema; playing tennis; vertebral artery

Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018

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