Putting The Stroke Issue to Bed

American Heart Association American Stroke Association Position Paper Re: Cervical Artery Dissection

y “Purpose—Cervical artery dissections (CDs) are among the most common causes of stroke in young and middle aged adults. The aim of this scientific statement is to review the current state of evidence on the diagnosis and management of CDs and their statistical association with cervical manipulative therapy (CMT). In some forms of CMT, a high or low amplitude thrust is applied to the cervical spine by a healthcare professional.”

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