Sonographic features of carotid artery dissection due to extension of aortic dissection: a case report

Abstract Background Carotid artery dissection due to extension of aortic dissection (CAEAD) is a severe complication of acute aortic dissection. The risk of ischemic stroke is increased. Early sonographic detection and repeat evaluation are necessary to guide clinical management. Case presentation A...

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Main Authors: Christian Boßelmann, Sven Poli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:The Ultrasound Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-019-0147-2