Stroke Secondary to Traumatic Carotid Artery Injury – A Case Report

Introduction: Lesions of the carotid and vertebral arteries secondary to direct trauma, called blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI) are relatively rare and are markedly different from spontaneous dissections. Ischaemic stroke is a significant complication, with high morbidity and mortality rates. T...

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Main Authors: Bajkó Zoltán, Maier Smaranda, Moțățăianu Anca, Bălașa Rodica, Vasiu Smaranda, Stoian Adina, Andone Sebastian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-01-01
Series:The Journal of Critical Care Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2018-0003