Cervical artery dissection (CAD): recurrence

Evidence-based neurology checklist on cervical artery dissection (cad): recurrence: Types Early recurrence (within 4 weeks): this occurs in about 10% of cases Late recurrence (after 4 weeks): this occurs in about 7% of cases Risk factors Presentation Treatment

Types

  • Early recurrence (within 4 weeks): this occurs in about 10% of cases
  • Late recurrence (after 4 weeks): this occurs in about 7% of cases

Risk factors

Presentation

Treatment

References

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