Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of carotid artery dissection may be divided into ischaemic and non-ischaemic categories:
Non-ischaemic signs and symptoms
- Headache or neck pain
- Decreased pupil size with drooping of the upper eyelid (Horner syndrome)
Ischaemic signs and symptoms
- Transient vision loss
- Ischaemic stroke
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