Fibromuscular Dysplasia May Herald Symptomatic Recurrence of Cervical Artery Dissection

Authors:
  • GMG. Marc
    G. Marc
  • VPV. Pautot
    V. Pautot
  • BVB. Vielle
    B. Vielle
  • APA. Pasco
    A. Pasco
  • PLP. Lhoste
    P. Lhoste
  • FDF. Dubas
    F. Dubas
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Abstract
Background: The prevalence of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) in patients with cervical artery dissection (CAD) is unknown. Our objectives were to assess the risk of CAD recurring as a stroke or a transient ischemic attack and the association of these events with FMD. Methods: We prospectively included and followed 103 consecutive patients who had been admitted for a CAD. The median follow-up was 4 years (range 4 months to 10 years). The main criteria for inclusion were a mural hematoma demonstrated by cervical magnetic resonance imaging and/or signs suggesting CAD on 2 other investigations. FMD was diagnosed on the so-called string of beads pattern by digital subtraction angiography. Results: Five patients had CAD recurrence (60% occurred late). Four of these 5 patients had FMD. In 4 patients, CAD recurrence involved another cervical artery. Conclusion: The rate of symptomatic CAD recurrence was 1% per year and was often related to FMD.

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