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Carotid artery dissection
1School of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306-4310, USA.
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Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a common cause of stroke in young adults, often linked to trauma. Early detection and nursing interventions are vital for preventing stroke and managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a significant cause of stroke, particularly in individuals under 50.
- Trauma is a frequent precipitating factor for CAD across all age groups.
- Stroke remains a leading cause of death, emphasizing the need to understand and manage CAD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review risk factors associated with carotid artery dissection.
- To elucidate the role of nurses in managing patients with CAD.
- To explore strategies for preventing or limiting disability from CAD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on risk factors, nursing care, and management of CAD.
- Analysis of current therapeutic approaches, including pharmacological interventions.
- Emphasis on the nursing process in detection, assessment, and prevention.
Main Results:
- Nurses are crucial in identifying at-risk individuals and early signs/symptoms of CAD.
- Pharmacological regimens (thrombolytic, anticoagulant, antiplatelet) are key in preventing thromboembolic events.
- Patient education regarding treatments is a fundamental aspect of care.
Conclusions:
- Prompt recognition and nursing interventions can mitigate the risk of stroke and neurologic deficits from CAD.
- Effective management involves a multidisciplinary approach, including pharmacological therapies and patient education.
- Understanding CAD risk factors and implementing prophylactic measures are essential for improving patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is one of the more common causes of stroke in persons younger than 50 years. In this age group and in older persons, CAD is most often associated with trauma. Significant morbidity can be a consequence of CAD, particularly a stroke or other permanent neurologic deficit. Because stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, attention has focused in the past decade on understanding the phenomenon of dissection of the carotid artery. This article presents a review of the risk factors associated with CAD, the role of the nurse as a provider of care for these persons, and the approaches to prevent or limit disability related to CAD, the ultimate goal of patient care. Nurses play a crucial role in the detection of CAD and in the prevention of strokes or other neurologic disabilities through recognition of persons at risk, assessment for early signs and symptoms, and implementation of prophylactic measures. Because more than half of persons with CAD have cerebral ischemia, thrombolytic, anticoagulant, and antiplatelet regimens have evolved to limit the development of a thromboembolic event associated with dissection. The administration of these agents, the monitoring for their effectiveness, and the education of patients receiving them are fundamental aspects of care.
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