Vascular Myelopathies

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OBJECTIVE: Vascular injuries of the spinal cord are less common than those involving the brain; however, they can be equally devastating. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic vascular disorders of the spinal cord.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Clinical suspicion remains the mainstay for recognizing vascular myelopathies, yet diagnoses are often delayed and challenging in part because of their rarity and atypical manifestations. Noninvasive imaging such as CT and MRI continues to improve in spatial resolution and diagnostic precision; however, catheter-based spinal angiography remains the gold standard for defining the spinal angioarchitecture. In addition to hemorrhagic and ischemic disease, the contribution of venous dysfunction is increasingly appreciated and informs treatment strategies in conditions such as intracranial hypotension.

ESSENTIAL POINTS: Vascular disorders of the spine manifest in variable and often atypical ways, which may lead to delayed diagnosis. Increased awareness of these conditions is critical for early recognition and treatment. The goal of treatment is to minimize long-term morbidity and mortality.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:30

Enthalten in:

Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.) - 30(2024), 1 vom: 01. Feb., Seite 160-179

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jadhav, Ashutosh P [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 14.02.2024

Date Revised 10.04.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1212/CON.0000000000001378

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368199681