Bilateral Traumatic Internal Carotid Artery Dissection after CrossFit Training

Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Nov:61:466.e1-466.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.04.028. Epub 2019 Jul 22.

Abstract

Bilateral traumatic internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection after CrossFit training is an extremely rare and life-threatening condition associated with high risk of cerebral ischemia. Several imaging modalities are involved in its clinical evaluation and clinical decision-making. Anticoagulation and antiplatelet management, endovascular therapy, and open surgical intervention are the available options for ICA dissection treatment. This report details a bilateral traumatic ICA dissection after CrossFit training treated with antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Brain Ischemia / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Ischemia / etiology
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / drug therapy
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal* / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / drug therapy
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Physical Conditioning, Human / adverse effects*
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors