Cervical Artery Dissection in Postpartum Women after Cesarean and Vaginal Delivery

Cervical artery dissections (CAD) are a disruption of the vessel wall, defined by the presence of a mural haematoma within the arterial layers.1 Although its incidence ranges from 1 to 2.6 per 100,000 patients per year,2 it is a common cause of stroke in young adults, accounting for up to 25% of ischemic strokes in this group.3,4
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research