Influence of luminal stenosis in aneurysmal and non-aneurysmal blunt cerebrovascular injury

In high grade blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI), rates of stroke can be substantial with stroke frequently responsible for patient mortality [1,2]. Pharmacologic therapy with antiplatelet agents or anticoagulation and early BCVI diagnosis decrease stroke rates [3 –5]. Focus is placed on rapid screening and initiation of pharmacologic therapy to prevent strokes. Pharmacologic and endovascular BCVI treatment are chosen based on BCVI grade, which stratifies BCVI from 1-5 based on radiographic characteristics [6].

Source: Injury - November 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Margaret H. Lauerman, Karen Irizarry, Clint Sliker, Brandon R. Bruns, Ronald Tesoriero, Thomas M. Scalea, Deborah M. Stein Source Type: research