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Coronary artery dissection
Arteries are made up of several layers - sort of like an onion. If there is a partial tear in the inner layer, then a high pressure of jet of blood entering this tear can cause the layers to separate. This can potentially occlude (block off the artery) which can cause a heart attack.
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Can you die from coronary artery dissection?
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If you get coronary artery dissection, how do you feel?
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What things make coronary artery dissection more likely?
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What is the definition or description of: coronary artery dissection?
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Give me a hint. What kind of hassle am I facing if doc suspects coronary artery dissection? What is required to diagnose?
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I need to know what is vertebral artery dissection?
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Is vertebral artery dissection curable?
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What specialist treat a vertebral artery dissection?
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Do people with vertebral artery dissection have a lot of pain?
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Can you tell me more about cervical carotid artery dissection?
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Can vertebral artery dissection or occlusion be caused by forward head posture?
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What would occur if you experienced a carotid artery dissection while on Eliquis?
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I read a blog post about carotid artery dissection. But i'm still not clear - what is it?
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Please let me know if there is an online community for patients with carotid artery dissection?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Daily lightheadedness for approx 7 weeks.. If it was carotid artery dissection would things have got a lot worse by now?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Would cervical artery dissection cause 6 days slow gradual onset on off vertigo? 2 year HX of migraine. Vertigo getting worse each day.
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can you please tell me if carotid dissection artery pain is constant or intermittent?I have pain in front, right side of neck and mild headache
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A 23-year old female asked:
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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Can cold weather worsen symptoms of inflammation, occlusion, stenosis and/or dissection(s) found in arteries of the neck and/or head? Pls explain:)
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can overstretching your arm and neck cause artery dissection? if yes, would pain in the area be the only symptom? worried because I overstretched my arm looking for an object and now my neck/shoulder hurts?
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What are the treatment options for iliac arteries dissection?
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Can carotid artery dissection be cured?
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How common is a carotid artery dissection?
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Describe the features of a carotid artery dissection.?
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If I develop carotid artery dissection, how will it be treated?
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What are the most common symptoms of vertebral artery dissection?
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What is the definition or description of: carotid artery dissection?
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My brother has carotid artery dissection. Is that something important?
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What is the best treatment approach to aneurysm of celiac artery (w/dissection), measuring 1.5 x 2.7 centimeters?
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I have bilateral carotid artery dissections that are 100% occluded for 1 year. Is it possible they will recanalize after so long?
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