Cervical artery dissection in patients >=60 years: Often painless, few mechanical triggers

Conclusion: In our study population of patients diagnosed with CeAD, 1 in 14 was aged ≥60 years. In these patients, pain and mechanical triggers might be missing, rendering the diagnosis more challenging and increasing the risk of missed CeAD diagnosis in older patients.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Stroke in young adults, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Carotid artery dissection ARTICLE Source Type: research