title: Internal carotid artery occlusion following sports diving.
abstract: A case of internal carotid artery occlusion following a sports dive is described. The investigation and management of this condition is discussed with particular reference to blunt trauma being a risk factor for carotid artery occlusion.
authors.affiliation: Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods