Rev Neurol France
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Review Case Reports
[Ischemic stroke related to pauci-symptomatic acute aortic dissection. Risks of intravenous thrombolysis].
Acute aortic dissection involving the cervical arteries often induces cerebral infarction. In this context, there is a high risk of hemorrhage and thrombolytics are contra-indicated. ⋯ Acute aortic dissection should be systematically mentioned in the management of the acute ischemic stroke.