Prognosis of spontaneous cervical artery dissection and transcranial Doppler findings associated with clinical outcomes

Conclusions The outcome of sCAD depends on its radiological subtype. In the occlusive subtype, which is associated with the worst outcome, TCD flow analysis may predict acute stroke progression and long-term outcome. Key Points • Outcomes in cervical artery dissection may be determined by radiological subtypes. • The aneurysm and stenotic groups had favourable outcomes. • The occlusive group had less favourable functional outcomes. • Flow-waveform analysis by TCD could predict functional and anatomical outcomes.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research