Carotid artery dissection: What are the signs and symptoms?
Carotid artery dissection: What are the signs and symptoms?QuestionWhat are the signs and symptoms of carotid artery dissection? Is this a serious condition? AnswerSigns and symptoms of carotid artery dissection may include:
The carotid arteries, which supply blood to your brain, are located in the front part of your neck. A dissection is a tear in the inner lining of an artery, sometimes caused by trauma. Dissections can also occur spontaneously, without a clear cause. This tear in the artery allows blood to leak into the artery wall. Carotid artery dissection can be life-threatening and requires emergency medical attention. Carotid artery dissection A carotid artery dissection is a tear in the inner lining of a carotid artery, sometimes caused by trauma. This tear allows blood to leak into the artery wall. Last Updated: 04/04/2007 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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