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Dissective tandem stroke: an endovascular approach

Amedeo Guida1, Fabio Tortora1, Mario Tortora1

  • 1Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Neuroradiology Unit, University "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

Radiology Case Reports
|April 28, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Internal carotid artery dissection can cause ischemic stroke, posing treatment challenges. Endovascular therapy, including mechanical thrombectomy and stenting, offers an excellent outcome for these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Neuroradiology

Background:

  • Ischemic stroke from internal carotid artery occlusion is a severe condition.
  • Occlusions are often embolic, but arterial dissection presents unique treatment challenges.

Observation:

  • A young patient experienced a middle cerebral artery stroke secondary to carotid artery dissection.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful endovascular treatment, specifically mechanical thrombectomy and stenting.
  • This intervention resulted in an excellent clinical outcome.

Implications:

  • Endovascular treatment, particularly the tandem approach, is a viable and effective option for stroke caused by carotid artery dissection.
  • This case highlights the potential for favorable outcomes with advanced interventional techniques in complex cerebrovascular events.

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