Cervical artery dissection incidence increased from 2005 to 2019, with admissions particularly high in older, Black, and Hispanic populations.

Cervical artery dissection–related hospitalizations rose more than fourfold in 15 years in the United States, new research shows.

Cervical artery dissection is a tear in an artery in the neck that provides blood flow to the brain. Such a tear can result in blood clots that cause stroke. A new study has found almost a five ...

There is no easy way to unclog an artery once plaque has built up. However, dietary choices, exercise, and avoiding smoking can improve cardiovascular health and stop blockages from worsening.

Patients presenting with cervical artery dissection (CAD) are at risk for subsequent ischemic events. We aimed to identify characteristics that are associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke ...

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), vascular Ehlers Danlos syndrome, and splenic aneurysms are more prevalent among women than men, whereas cervical artery dissection and popliteal artery aneurysm are less ...