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Cervical Artery Dissection and Sports
Stefan T Engelter1,2, Christopher Traenka1,2, Caspar Grond-Ginsbach2,3
1Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Frontiers in Neurology
|June 17, 2021
Summary
Sports rarely cause cervical artery dissection (CeAD), but patients should avoid all sports for at least one month. Gradual return to low-intensity endurance activities is advised, tailored to individual recovery and risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sports Medicine
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) in athletes raises concerns about sports' role and safe return-to-sport protocols.
- Limited studies and guidelines exist for CeAD patients regarding physical activity.
- Understanding CeAD and sports is crucial for patient counseling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current knowledge on CeAD and sports.
- To provide an informed opinion for counseling CeAD patients.
- To address the safety of resuming sports after CeAD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review including case reports, series, and registries.
- Consideration of pathophysiological factors.
- Analogical reasoning from aortic dissection and connective tissue syndromes.
Main Results:
- Active sports appear uncommon as a direct cause of CeAD.
- A minimum 1-month hiatus from all sports is generally recommended.
- Extended breaks may be necessary based on clinical and neurovascular status.
Conclusions:
- A gradual, individualized return to low-intensity endurance sports is advisable.
- Counseling should consider CeAD occurrence context, patient well-being, comorbidities, and connective tissue status.
- This summary offers guidance in the absence of definitive data for CeAD patients.
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