Journal article
Cervical artery dissection: Pathology, epidemiology and management
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cervical artery dissection is often treated with anticoagulants to prevent ischemic stroke. The risk-benefit ratio of anticoagulation versus antiplatelet therapy is unclear.
OBJECTIVES: To provide an educational review of current data on the disease to explain the rationale for the treatment options and to explore the results of management studies in order to determine if anticoagulation is justified.
Authors
Kim Y-K; Schulman S
Journal
Thrombosis Research, Vol. 123, No. 6, pp. 810–821
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.thromres.2009.01.013
ISSN
0049-3848