Traumatic injury of left common carotid artery: From suspicion to diagnosis

Authors

  • Silvana Resi Instituto Cardiovascular Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Marcelo Herrasti Instituto Cardiovascular Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v4n3a15

Keywords:

Carotid dissection, neck traumatic lesion, carotid disease.

Abstract

Carotid artery dissection is uncommon (1-3%) and affects a young population. We presenta case of inramural hematoma in wich early diagnosis has main importance for therapy and prognosis.

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Author Biography

Silvana Resi, Instituto Cardiovascular Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ultrasonido

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

1.
Resi S, Herrasti M. Traumatic injury of left common carotid artery: From suspicion to diagnosis. Rev Ecocardiogr Pract Otras Tec Imag Card (RETIC) [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];4(3):53-5. Available from: https://imagenretic.org/RevEcocarPract/article/view/406