Dissection of the cervical internal carotid artery. The role of Doppler/Duplex studies and conservative management. Issue 5 (May 1990)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eljamel, M S; Humphrey, P R; Shaw, M D
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 53:Issue 5(1990)
• Page Start: 379
• Page End: 383
• Publication Date: 1990-05
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.53.5.379
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Cervical internal carotid dissection is not rare. Doppler ultrasound screening of young patients presenting with stroke, identified 10 patients with reduced common and internal carotid blood flow without any evidence of atheroma. Eight, on angiography proved to have a dissection of the cervical internal carotid artery. All were managed conservatively. Seven received anticoagulant therapy, stopping any further neurological symptoms.