Pulse Points: Early Clues and Clinical Pearls in Cervical Artery Dissection

Scritto il 01/05/2026
da Haley M Hays

Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2026 Apr-Jun 01;48(2):75-80. doi: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000620.

ABSTRACT

Cervical artery dissection represents a relevant cause of stroke, predominantly in young adults. The diagnosis can be challenging both clinically and radiographically frequently resulting in underdiagnosis, and management can be controversial. This case study explores a young adult diagnosed with a nontraumatic associated cervical artery dissection and provides an evidence-based overview on diagnostic evaluation, treatment approaches, and outcomes.

PMID:42066218 | DOI:10.1097/TME.0000000000000620