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Do all artery dissections in neck result in stroke? how likely is it to end up in stroke? is it possible for cad to heal alone without treatment?
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Circumstances: Artery dissections in the neck may occur due to hypertension and atherosclerosis but also secondary to trauma. A stroke is just one of the possible outcomes along with rupture, aneurysm formation, stenosis, and complete occlusion. Occlusion may cause a stroke but not always if your collateral circulation is adequate. The healing of atherosclerosis is controversial. Diet and exercise cut risk
Answered 4/2/2015
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