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ArticleBrain circulation

Recurrent ischemic stroke from reversible extracranial internal carotid artery and middle cerebral artery vasospasm: A case report.

Aini He, Kai Dong, Wenbo Zhao, Benke Zhao, Wei Sun, Xiao Wu, Xia Lu, Yanfei Chen, Haiqing Song

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  1. Idiopathic extracranial internal carotid artery vasospasm: case report and systematic review.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2024
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Aini HeDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Kai DongDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Wenbo ZhaoDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Benke ZhaoDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Wei SunDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Xiao WuDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Xia LuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Yanfei ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.
Haiqing SongDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Idiopathic internal carotid artery (ICA) vasospasm is a rare cause of ischemic stroke. Its pathophysiology remains unclear and diagnostic and treatment protocols are yet to be defined. A 45-year-old male, presenting with recurrent transient dizziness, blurred vision, and speech disturbances, was diagnosed with recurrent ischemic stroke caused by bilateral ICA and middle cerebral artery (MCA) vasospasm, and the vascular ultrasound and imaging techniques have grabbed the reversible changes in a short time. This case underscores the importance of considering idiopathic ICA vasospasm as a potential cause of recurrent ischemic stroke, even in the absence of common diagnostic markers. The case also indicates the possible, albeit rare, involvement of the MCA in this condition. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a high index of suspicion for idiopathic ICA vasospasm in similar clinical presentations and to explore more inclusive diagnostic criteria.

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Idiopathic carotid artery vasospasmischemic strokerecurrent cerebral infarcts

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PMCPMC10821686

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