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[A case of simultaneous bilateral carotid occlusion]
S Yamaguchi1, S Oki, H Ogasawara
1Department of Neurosurgery, Hiroshima City Asa Hospital, Japan.
No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Simultaneous bilateral carotid occlusion is a rare condition. This case report details a 68-year-old woman with sudden unconsciousness, found to have bilateral internal carotid artery occlusion likely due to cardiogenic thrombi.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiology
Background:
- Bilateral carotid artery occlusion is infrequently reported, with simultaneous occurrences being exceptionally rare.
- Understanding the etiology and clinical presentation of simultaneous bilateral carotid occlusion is crucial for diagnosis and management.