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Can you tell me more about cervical carotid artery dissection?
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Dissection: Majority caused by trauma. Initial therapy is heparinization and conversion to Coumadin (warfarin) with close follow up. Need full anticoagulation for minimum 3-6 months. Majority of dissections healed without sequela.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Separation: of layers of carotid artery. Stroke is the major risk. Depending on location and extent may be treated by blood thinners, surgery or stent placement.
Answered 5/6/2016
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