AI Article Synopsis
- Vertebrobasilar artery dissection (VBD) is a rare cause of strokes that primarily affects younger individuals with a history of trauma or specific connective tissue disorders.
- The paper discusses an older patient who experienced a spontaneous vertebral artery dissection (SVAD) due to atherosclerosis, which is uncommon in this age group.
- Diagnosis was achieved using MRI, the most effective method for quickly identifying SVAD, enabling timely treatment for the patient.
Article Abstract
Vertebrobasilar artery dissection (VBD) is a rare cause of posterior ischemic strokes. It is more likely to occur in young patients with a history of traumatism or hereditary connective tissue disorders. Spontaneous VBD is rare, especially in elder patients. This paper aims to report the case of an old patient that presented with a posterior ischemic stroke due to a spontaneous vertebral artery dissection (SVAD), linked to atherosclerosis. The diagnosis of SVAD was made by Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which is the gold standard technique to diagnose this pathology in a short time so the patient could receive adequate treatment.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8783300 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.40.219.29825 | DOI Listing |
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