Influenza-Like Illness is Associated with Increased Short-Term Risk of Cervical Artery Dissection

Non-traumatic Cervical Artery Dissection (CeAD) is a leading cause of ischemic stroke in the young. Influenza-like illnesses (ILI) trigger ischemic strokes. We hypothesized that influenza and ILI are associated with CeAD.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Madeleine D. Hunter, Yeseon P. Moon, Eliza C. Miller, Erin R. Kulick, Amelia K. Boehme, Mitchell SV Elkind Source Type: research