Antiplatelets versus Anticoagulants in the Treatment of Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Dissection

Conclusions: The risk of recurrent ischemic events in carotid and vertebral artery dissection is low and is irrespective of the type of antithrombotic treatment. Stroke as the presenting event and severity of stroke at onset were significant predictors of a poor three-month outcome.
Source: Neurology India - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research