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What is the primary symptom in arterial dissections?
What is the primary symptom in arterial dissections?
- Numbness
- Pain (correct)
- Weakness
- Tingling
Which artery is more commonly associated with strokes in the context of cervical manipulation?
Which artery is more commonly associated with strokes in the context of cervical manipulation?
- Internal Carotid Artery
- Brachiocephalic Artery
- Vertebral Artery (correct)
- Subclavian Artery
What can develop as a result of trauma to the inner layer of the artery?
What can develop as a result of trauma to the inner layer of the artery?
- Blood clot
- Tissue inflammation
- Fibrous tissue
- Aneurysm (correct)
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US?
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US?
Where does the internal carotid artery enter the skull?
Where does the internal carotid artery enter the skull?
Which artery traverses through the inner transverse area of the cervical spine before exiting at C2?
Which artery traverses through the inner transverse area of the cervical spine before exiting at C2?
What is the estimated rate of occurrence of all strokes?
What is the estimated rate of occurrence of all strokes?
What are the risks of competing therapies such as NSAIDs and Tylenol?
What are the risks of competing therapies such as NSAIDs and Tylenol?
Which symptoms may precede cerebral/retinal ischemia by anywhere from a few days to several weeks?
Which symptoms may precede cerebral/retinal ischemia by anywhere from a few days to several weeks?
What elements of the physical exam may be associated with vascular insufficiency?
What elements of the physical exam may be associated with vascular insufficiency?
What is the estimated rate of occurrence of vertebral artery dissection causing strokes?
What is the estimated rate of occurrence of vertebral artery dissection causing strokes?
Which therapy is associated with a GI bleed in 1/1,000 if used for more than 4 weeks?
Which therapy is associated with a GI bleed in 1/1,000 if used for more than 4 weeks?
Which cranial nerve screening can help identify nerve dysfunction related to ischemia or vessel compression?
Which cranial nerve screening can help identify nerve dysfunction related to ischemia or vessel compression?
What is a nonischemic sign & symptom that may precede cerebral/retinal ischemic by anything from a few days to over a month?
What is a nonischemic sign & symptom that may precede cerebral/retinal ischemic by anything from a few days to over a month?
What may be assessed using ligamentous tests (upper cervical) during a physical exam associated with vascular insufficiency?
What may be assessed using ligamentous tests (upper cervical) during a physical exam associated with vascular insufficiency?
What might indicate cardiovascular health during a neurovascular examination?
What might indicate cardiovascular health during a neurovascular examination?
