BOW HUNTER'S SYDROME

Bow Hunter's syndrome or stroke, is when the arteries of the neck are obstructed and not allowing normal blood flow to the brain. This type of stroke falls under the category of an ischemic stroke. Treatment for bow hunter's vary depending on how severe the symptoms are and how much blood is being restricted from flowing to the brain. They try and minimize any head movements and prescribe an anticoagulant to reduce the chance of a clot forming. Due to the rarity of this type of stroke ,it has been difficult to determine the long-term outcome of the patients that have been treated.