Ultrasonography of common carotid artery dissection secondary to aortic dissection: Three case reports
Journal
Journal of Medical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
2
Journal Issue
1
Pages
41-46
Date Issued
1994
Author(s)
Abstract
Common carotid artery dissection following aortic arch dissection, although common at autopsy, is rarely reported. Using duplex ultrasonography facilitated by color Doppler, we report three patients who had common carotid artery dissection. One patient had acute hemiparesis and aphasia, while the other two patients did not have focal neurologic deficit. In contrast to the invasive procedure and easily missed diagnosis of the aortic angiography, duplex ultrasonography affords a non-invasive and immediate technique in the detection of common carotid artery dissection. Color Doppler may provide further information about the complex focal hemodynamics in common carotid artery dissection.
Subjects
aortic arch dissection; color Doppler; ultrasonography
SDGs
Other Subjects
adult; aged; aorta arch; aorta dissection; aortography; artery dissection; article; carotid artery disease; case report; Doppler flowmetry; human; male
Type
journal article