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cardiac, vascular problems
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uncommon (U.S.)
Usually seen in those 30 years or older.
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Definition for carotid artery dissection

Arterial dissection of the carotid arteries occurs when a small tear forms in the innermost lining of the arterial wall (known as the tunica intima). more


some common symptoms
facial pain
headache
pain in neck
passing out


some related diagnoses
1 - 7 of 73 diagnoses
vertebrobasilar insufficiency syndrome
cerebrovascular accidents
vertebral artery dissection
cerebral aneurysm
trauma
influenza
meningitis
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do i have 'carotid artery dissection'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'carotid artery dissection'
1 - 5 of 26 diagnostic tests
Brain MRI
CT angiogram (CTA)
Magnetic resonance arteriography (MRA)
Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)
Activated partial thromboplastin time
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therapeutic procedures for 'carotid artery dissection'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for carotid artery dissection:
therapeutic procedure search results for 'carotid artery dissection'
1 - 5 of 16 therapeutic procedures
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stent implantation
occlusion platinum coils
Cervical spine immobilization
ABO Blood Groups
Blood Transfusion
Transfusion of blood through a vein
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web search results for carotid artery dissection
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