Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ANTERIOR SPINAL ARTERY THROMBOSIS

Veerakumara K. and Arya Mohan C. K.*

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Abstract

Spinal cord infarction is a well-described, but rare, etiology of myelopathy. The most common syndrome, anterior spinal artery syndrome (ASAS), is caused by interruption of blood flow to the anterior spinal artery, producing ischemia in the anterior two-thirds of the cord, with resulting neurologic deficits. Causes of ASAS include aortic disease, thoracolumbar surgery, sepsis, hypotension, and thromboembolic disorders.

Keywords: ASAS, Sarvangavata.