A 47 year-old man developed the abrupt onset of a left hemiparesis. Carotid Artery Dissection: (Left) Right Carotid Angiogram at the level of the carotid bifurcation; (Middle) Right Carotid Angiogram ...

Carotid artery disease is a condition that causes a wax-like material to build up inside the carotid arteries inside your neck. Carotid artery disease is a serious health problem. It’s one of the ...

Irvine, CA - Methamphetamine use may be linked to increased risk of carotid artery dissection and stroke, according to an article published in the December 26, 2006 issue of Neurology [1]. "It appears ...

The case is presented of carotid artery dissection causing Horner’s syndrome in a 25 year old woman after treadmill running. She presented with characteristic eye signs and mild pain. Early diagnosis ...

Strokes such as the one that struck Sen. Mark Kirk are rare but not unheard of for men in their 50s who are generally healthy and fit, experts said this week. "It's often a mystery why it happens, but ...

Discover Sara's inspiring recovery after a severe stroke, as her story raises awareness on World Stroke Day, urging everyone ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 55-year-old hypertensive man complains of acute headache on the left and is found to have a left Horner ...

A 44 year-old woman developed right neck pain after falling off a bike. Three days later, she developed the abrupt onset of a left hemiparesis. Carotid Artery Dissection: (Left) Right Carotid ...