Vertebral Artery Stenting for Acute Multiple Cerebral Infarctions Caused by Vertebral Artery Dissection After Massage: A Case Report.
Chin Med Sci J
; 39(2): 149-154, 2024 Jun 30.
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| ID: mdl-38773789
ABSTRACT
Vertebral artery dissection is a rare pathology that can cause ischemic stroke in young people. Cervical massage, especially improper pulling manipulation, is a cause of vertebral artery dissection. We present a case of 32-year-old woman who developed acute multiple posterior circulation ischemic cerebral infarctions as a result of left vertebral artery V4 segment dissection after receiving neck massage. She underwent emergency vertebral artery stent implantation at the site of the dissection. Symptoms were relieved the day after treatment. The patient recovered without adverse complications or endovascular restenosis in the following year.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stents
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Cerebral Infarction
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
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Massage
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Chin Med Sci J
Journal subject:
TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Country of publication:
China