Bilateral Carotid and Vertebral Artery Dissection from Blunt Trauma

Abstract EN

Carotid and vertebral artery injuries are rare following blunt trauma.

They can, however, lead to severe consequences with a significant associated rate of stroke and intracranial hemorrhage, particularly if the diagnosis and treatment are delayed.

We report a case of a 23-year-old female who presented to the Emergency Department with bilateral carotid and vertebral artery dissection following a motor vehicle collision (MVC).