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Carotid artery dissection recanalization: imaging modalities, influencing factors, and therapeutic perspectives

Tao Li1, Wenjing Lan1, Xuanxiao Zhang1

  • 1Department of Radiology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.

Frontiers in Neurology
|July 23, 2025
PubMed

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Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a rare cause of ischemic stroke. This review explores imaging, factors affecting, and treatments for CAD recanalization to improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a rare but serious cause of ischemic stroke with a poor prognosis.
  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment of CAD can lead to severe complications, including intracranial stroke and death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review imaging modalities for assessing CAD recanalization.
  • To analyze factors influencing CAD recanalization.
  • To discuss recanalization treatment methods for CAD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of imaging techniques for CAD recanalization.
  • Analysis of factors affecting vascular recanalization in CAD.
  • Review of current and emerging recanalization treatments for CAD.

Main Results:

  • Imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing CAD and monitoring recanalization.
  • Several factors influence the likelihood and success of vascular recanalization.
  • Various treatment strategies exist, with ongoing research to optimize outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and recanalization prediction are vital for improving CAD prognosis.
  • A unified consensus on standardized CAD diagnosis and treatment is lacking.
  • This review provides insights into CAD recanalization, aiding precise clinical management.

Keywords:
carotid artery dissectiondecision makingdiagnostic imagingrevascularizationtreatment outcome

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