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Vertebral artery dissection with amphetamine abuse.

O O Zaidat1, J Frank

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases : the Official Journal of National Stroke Association
|October 2, 2007
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Vertebral artery dissection can cause stroke in young adults. Amphetamine abuse was identified as a risk factor in this case of posterior circulation stroke, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a significant cause of stroke in young adults.
  • Recognizing presenting features and risk factors is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of VAD.
  • While trauma is the most common risk factor, other associations are continually being identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of posterior circulation stroke secondary to vertebral artery dissection.
  • To highlight amphetamine abuse as a potential, less common risk factor for VAD.
  • To review the literature on VAD and discuss its clinical relevance, particularly in the context of substance abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient presenting with stroke symptoms.

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  • Diagnostic workup to identify vertebral artery dissection and its cause.
  • Comprehensive literature review on vertebral artery dissection and associated risk factors.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient experienced a posterior circulation stroke attributed to vertebral artery dissection.
    • The dissection was associated with amphetamine abuse, suggesting a link between substance use and VAD.
    • Evidence of artery-to-artery embolization was observed as a complication.

    Conclusions:

    • Amphetamine abuse should be considered as a potential risk factor for vertebral artery dissection.
    • Prompt diagnosis and management of VAD are essential to prevent disabling strokes in young adults.
    • Further research into the relationship between substance abuse and VAD is warranted.