Abstract
Carotid dissection is a rare occurrence but it is the main cause of stroke in individuals aged less than 45 years, and can be the etiology in up to 25% of strokes in young adults. We report a case with classic image of ying yang on vascular ultrasound, which was treated according to the best available medical evidence, yielding a favorable outcome.
MeSH terms
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Angiography / methods
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Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging*
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / complications
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / drug therapy
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Female
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Fluoroscopy / methods
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Middle Aged
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Stroke / etiology
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
Substances
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors