Cervical (Carotid and Vertebral) Artery Dissection
Recommended Citation
Qureshi K, Entezami P. Cervical (Carotid and Vertebral) Artery Dissection. Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Disease 2025; :209-219.
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
3-12-2025
Publication Title
Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Disease
Abstract
Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is a general term including both carotid and vertebral artery dissections. A dissection occurs when there is a tear in the intimal layer of a carotid or vertebral artery that leads to the development of an intramural hematoma. The hematoma can cause stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysmal dilation. Early detection is critical as the risk of recurrent stroke is highest during the first month following an inciting event. Management includes medical therapy, focused on antiplatelet medications, and in some cases surgical or endovascular intervention.
First Page
209
Last Page
219
