Imaging of Carotid Dissection
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DOI: 10.1007/s11916-019-0741-9
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewHere, we describe the four primary imaging modalities for identification of carotid artery dissection, advantages, limitations, and clinical considerations. In addition, imaging characteristics of carotid dissection associated with each modality will be described.Recent… read more here.
Keywords: artery; carotid artery; carotid dissection; dissection ... See more keywords
Carotid Dissection and Cerebral Infarction From Posterior Oropharyngeal Trauma: The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001708
Abstract: Posterior oropharyngeal trauma commonly occurs in children and frequently presents to the emergency department (ED). Rarely, serious infectious and neurologic sequelae result. Emergency providers are tasked with the challenge of diagnosing the minority with life-threatening… read more here.
Keywords: posterior oropharyngeal; carotid dissection; therapeutic challenges; oropharyngeal trauma ... See more keywords
Safety and Outcome of Carotid Dissection Stenting During the Treatment of Tandem Occlusions
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.030038
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background and Purpose: The efficacy of endovascular therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to tandem occlusion is comparable to that for isolated intracranial occlusion in… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; carotid dissection; tandem occlusions; cas ... See more keywords
Intentional subintimal carotid stenting of internal carotid dissection in a patient with acute ischaemic stroke
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DOI: 10.1177/1591019916673220
Abstract: Carotid artery dissection is a common cause of juvenile stroke. Endovascular treatment of acute stroke due to carotid dissection can be challenging, and endoluminal crossing of the dissection is sometimes impossible. We describe a case… read more here.
Keywords: intentional subintimal; carotid; carotid dissection; dissection ... See more keywords
Ultrasound examination of the pupil suggestive for carotid dissection
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004299
Abstract: A 51-year-old man presented to our emergency department with persistent right cervical pain. Neurologic examination was unremarkable, and no anisocoria was reported. Using a linear ultrasound probe, the pupillary diameters were measured at rest, under… read more here.
Keywords: examination pupil; examination; pupil suggestive; carotid dissection ... See more keywords