Can carotid artery dissection be cured?

Yes: Many times the carotid dissection cures/heals itself without residual symptoms. As the dissection heals and scars, it "cures" itself. When it occurs acutely, it may need to treated with carotid stenting or some other type of interventional radiology procedure. These can be devastating or with minimal effects.

Treated yes: Most heal on their own. If needed a stent can be used.

Yes: The vast majority of carotid dissections will heal in their own. The dissection should be followed with ultrasound to monitor the vessel for development of pseudo aneurysm formation.