Stroke Secondary to Traumatic Carotid Artery Injury – A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Lesions of the carotid and vertebral arteries secondary to direct trauma, called blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI) are relatively rare and are markedly different from spontaneous dissections. Ischaemic stroke is a significant complication, with high morbidity and mortality rates. The basis of a diagnosis relies on appropriate, high sensitivity imaging screening.

Keywords

• blunt cerebrovascular injuries
• traumatic carotid artery injury
• post-traumatic dissection
• carotid artery
• stroke