Since I first blogged about my strokes, caused by a left vertebral dissection, I have received a great amount of positive feedback from friends and family. I would like to share one particular e-mail with you as it is specific to the exact cause of a vertebral dissection stroke and it comes from a legitimate medical expert.
The excerpt from the expert (wow, say that fast five times) that I am posting is from one of my childhood neighbors, who is now a cancer surgeon. In addition to his e-mail, he also attached a review from the New England Journal of Medicine, SPONTANEOUS DISSECTION OF THE CAROTID AND VERTEBRAL ARTERIES. Although, a bit technical for me, it does give a great visual of what exactly happens when a tear happens. Below are a few of his words:
"...My exposure to that [vertebral dissections] comes from trauma patients in surgical residency who had cervical spine injuries/blunt trauma. We would have an occasional patient with a vertebral artery dissection, although with an accident bad enough to cause that, it was usually the least of their problems.
...I came across a good review in the New England Journal of Medicine that I saved and attached. If you ever want to e-mail or chat, I'm around, although definitely no neurologist."
My family exists on the east and west coasts of the continent. It is only me and my husband here in Colorado, by choice (now on the cusp of seven years). We love it here; however, in recovery...there is no replacement for family. Therefore, I am extremely thankful for the support and positive encouragement from EVERYONE. It's impossible to express how much it helps. I'd also like to thank the Y.E.S.S. program through the Rocky Mountain Stroke Association.
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