Carotid artery dissection following minimal postural trauma in a firefighter.
Carotid artery dissections (CAD) are uncommon, but not rare, and are increasingly recognized as a cause of morbidity. A case of CAD following minimal sustained postural trauma is described. The causes and outcomes of CAD are discussed, with particular reference to risks that might be found in the workplace.
Lloyd
Stewart
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Caritas Limited, 17 College Yard, Brigg, North Lincs DN20 8JL, UK. stewart@caritas.co.uk
D000328:Adult; D020215:Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D011187:Posture; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors