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    • Neurology
    • Vascular Medicine
    • Spinal Cord Disorders

    Background:

    • Vascular injuries to the spinal cord are less common than brain injuries but can be equally severe.
    • Vascular myelopathies often present with atypical symptoms, leading to diagnostic delays.
    • Venous dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a factor in spinal vascular conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the diagnosis and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic vascular disorders of the spinal cord.
    • To highlight the importance of clinical suspicion in recognizing vascular myelopathies.
    • To emphasize the need for increased awareness for early diagnosis and treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical suspicion as the primary diagnostic tool.
    • Discussion of advancements in noninvasive imaging (CT, MRI).
    • Emphasis on catheter-based spinal angiography as the gold standard for angioarchitecture definition.

    Main Results:

    • Diagnoses of vascular myelopathies are often delayed due to rarity and atypical presentations.
    • Improved noninvasive imaging enhances diagnostic precision.
    • Spinal angiography remains essential for detailed vascular assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased awareness of spinal vascular disorders is critical for timely diagnosis and intervention.
    • Effective management aims to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality.
    • Understanding venous dysfunction can inform treatment strategies for conditions like intracranial hypotension.