Ultrasound evaluation of early changes in arterial dissection.
We show magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography-angiography, and ultrasound images of internal carotid artery dissection in a patient with acute ischemic stroke. Arterial changes occurring during the first few days were detected by serial ultrasound examinations. Neurologic and functional outcome are provided and therapeutic options discussed.
Sallustio
Fabrizio
F
Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. fabriziosallustio@libero.it
Di Legge
Silvia
S
Rossi
Costanza
C
Stanzione
Paolo
P
D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D020215:Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D018450:Disease Progression; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D020244:Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000592:standards; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D017585:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial / Q000379:methods*
D001798:Blood Proteins; C024875:platelet adhesion inhibitor; D001241:Aspirin