Carotid Webs in Cryptogenic Ischemic Strokes: A Matched Case-Control Study

Carotid Webs in Cryptogenic Ischemic Strokes: A Matched Case-Control Study, Background: Young individuals with symptomatic carotid webs may be predisposed to ischemic strokes. However, evidence remains scarce. This investigation reports the frequency of carotid webs among patients with cryptogenic strokes compared to a control group. Methods: Consecutive cryptogenic ischemic strokes and trauma patients were identified., Background: Young individuals with symptomatic carotid webs may be predisposed to ischemic strokes. However, evidence remains scarce. This investigation reports the frequency of carotid webs among patients with cryptogenic strokes compared to a control group. Methods: Consecutive cryptogenic ischemic strokes and trauma patients were identified. Additional inclusion criteria required age 18-60 years and availability of head/neck computed tomography (CT) angiography. CT angiogram (CTA) neck images were evaluated independently by 2 fellowshiptrained specialists., admin,