%0 Journal Article %J Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques %@ 1895-4588 %V 11 %N 4 %D 2016 %F Wachal2016 %T Isolated internal carotid artery dissection in a long-distance runner %X We present a case of internal carotid artery dissection (ICAD) in the precranial segment, which caused binocular visual impairment in a 49-year-old man during a marathon race. The incident lasted 3 hours, after which the symptoms resolved. Imaging tests showed internal carotid artery dissection. No ophthalmologic changes were identified. After 6 weeks of ineffective non-invasive treatment the patient underwent vascular surgery – stent implantation into the damaged artery. Detailed diagnostic tests and adequate treatment allowed us to achieve a good clinical result. Upon the suspicion of ICAD it is recommended to extend standard Doppler ultrasound performed with a linear transducer and evaluate the proximal segment of the internal carotid artery with a curved transducer as well. %A Wachal, Krzysztof %A Koczewski, Paweł %A Gabriel, Marcin %A Kociemba, Wojciech %P 304-308 %9 journal article %R 10.5114/wiitm.2016.64449 %U http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2016.64449