Cervical artery dissection
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2016.04.010
- VernacularTitle:颈部动脉夹层分离
- Author:
Li WANG
;
Zhihui WANG
;
Yongjiu WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Carotid Artery,Internal,Dissection;
Vertebral Artery Dissection;
Stroke;
Brain Ischemia
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2016;24(4):360-365
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) is characterized by an intramural hematoma of the internal carotid artery or the vertebral artery.CeAD is the major cause of ischemic stroke in young adults.Carotid artery dissection is a major cause of stroke.Early recognition and treatment of CeAD is important for the prevention of ischemic stroke.
