Impact of spontaneous recanalization of occlusive cervical artery dissection on risk of stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Occlusive cervical artery dissection (CeAD) is associated with worse patient outcome. The net clinical benefit of acute revascularization measures has to be weighed against the likelihood of spontaneous recanalization. Our aim was to assess the hitherto un-addressed impact of spontaneous recanalization on stroke risk in patients with occlusive CeAD.

Methods

MRI verified CeAD patients with initially occlusive CeAD within cohort study that did not undergo acute revascularization measures were assessed. Follow-up data derived from clinical routine and study specific assessments. Outcomes of interest were occurrence of (i) recanalization and (ii) ischemic stroke upstream of CeAD-related occlusion. Adjusted logistic regression analysis addressed the impact of recanal

SUBMITTER: Mayer-Suess L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12426123 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature