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[Multiple cerebral embolism in acute alcoholic intoxication. A pathological case].

P Gras1, A Abdoul Karim, N Grosmaire

  • 1Service de Neurologie, CHU Dijon.

Revue Neurologique
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Acute alcohol intoxication may trigger cardiac arrhythmias, leading to ischemic strokes. This case highlights a potential link between alcohol use and atrial flutter, emphasizing the need for further research into alcohol

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Alcohol intoxication is a known risk factor for various cardiovascular events.
  • The relationship between acute alcohol use and paroxysmal cardiac rhythm disorders requires further elucidation.

Observation:

  • A 37-year-old male experienced two ischemic strokes during acute alcohol intoxication.
  • One month post-stroke, he developed spontaneous atrial flutter.
  • Autopsy confirmed an embolic rostral basilar artery occlusion.

Findings:

  • Cardiac evaluation revealed no underlying cardiomyopathy or coronary artery disease.
  • The findings suggest a potential association between acute alcohol intoxication and the development of atrial flutter.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the potential for alcohol-induced cardiac rhythm disturbances to precipitate cerebrovascular events.
  • Further investigation is warranted to understand the mechanisms linking acute alcohol intoxication with paroxysmal arrhythmias and stroke risk.