Intracranial and Extracranial Arterial Dissection Presenting with Ischemic Stroke: Lesion Location and Stroke Mechanism

Although cervicocranial artery dissections (CADs) are common causes of ischemic stroke in young individuals, anatomical locations and mechanisms of ischemic strokes are still unclear.We evaluate the prevalence, location, and pathogenic mechanisms of ischemic stroke caused by CADs.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - September 25, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Joo Young Kwon, Na-Young Kim, Dae C. Suh, Dong-Wha Kang, Sun U. Kwon, Jong S. Kim Source Type: research