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Diagnosis and treatment of cervical artery dissection

Stefan T Engelter1, Christopher Traenka2, Alexander Von Hessling3

  • 1Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, Basel CH - 4031, Switzerland; Neurorehabilitation Unit, Felix Platter Hospital, University Center for Medicine of Aging and Rehabilitation, Burgfelderstrasse 101, Basel CH - 4012, Switzerland.

Neurologic Clinics
|April 25, 2015
PubMed

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Cervical artery dissection (CAD) stroke in young adults may benefit from intravenous thrombolysis despite mural hematoma. Endovascular treatment and antithrombotic choices are crucial for optimal recovery in these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is a leading cause of stroke in young individuals.
  • Mural hematoma is a common finding in CAD patients, raising concerns about treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis in CAD patients with mural hematoma.
  • To discuss alternative treatments like endovascular therapy for CAD-related stroke.
  • To analyze antithrombotic strategies, including anticoagulants versus antiplatelets, for CAD management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 4 meta-analyses on observational data concerning antithrombotic agents.
  • Analysis of current data from 3 randomized controlled trials.
  • Discussion of arguments for and against anticoagulants versus antiplatelets.
  • Consideration of the roles of stenting and surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Mural hematoma in CAD should not preclude the use of intravenous thrombolysis.
  • Intravenous thrombolysis in CAD patients may be associated with suboptimal recovery compared to other stroke types.
  • Acute endovascular treatment presents a viable alternative for CAD-related stroke.
  • Evidence from meta-analyses and ongoing trials informs the debate on anticoagulant vs. antiplatelet therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Intravenous thrombolysis can be considered in CAD patients with mural hematoma.
  • Endovascular treatment is a key alternative for CAD-related strokes.
  • The optimal antithrombotic strategy requires careful consideration of current evidence and ongoing research.

Keywords:
AnticoagulantsAntipateletsCervical artery dissectionEndovascular treatmentIV thrombolysisStrokeSurgery

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