Proximal Common Carotid Artery Stenosis Induced by Repetitive Mechanical Compression: A Case Report

Objectives: Arterial branches and curvatures, such as the common carotid artery (CCA) origin and carotid bifurcation, are usual sites of atherosclerosis, which leads to carotid artery stenosis. Atherosclerosis may occur due to repetitive compression. Stenosis localized to the proximal segment away from the CCA origin and bifurcation is rare. Here, we describe the case of a patient with right proximal CCA stenosis induced by repetitive compression. Methods: We studied an acute stroke patient who worked for a long time as a geographical surveyor carrying a tripod on his right shoulder.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 28, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Takuya Saito, Ryo Itabashi, Yuya Kobayashi, Yuichi Kawabata, Yukako Yazawa Tags: Case Report Source Type: research