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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.

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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.
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.