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Cervical Dissection Guidelines


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RCP Guidelines Cervical Dissection
  • Any patient suspected of cervical artery dissection should be investigated with CT or MR including angiography.
  • Patients with acute ischaemic stroke suspected to be due to cervical arterial dissection should receive alteplase if they are otherwise eligible.
  • Patients with acute ischaemic stroke suspected to be due to cervical arterial dissection should be treated with either an anticoagulant or an antiplatelet agent for at least 3 months.