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Josef G Heckmann1, Christoph Rauch, Sia Seidler

  • 1Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases : the Official Journal of National Stroke Association
|October 2, 2007
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A large cerebral infarction occurred in a 64-year-old man during sauna bathing. This case suggests a potential link between sauna use and stroke, termed "sauna stroke syndrome," possibly due to a patent foramen ovale.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Cerebral infarction (stroke) can occur without typical risk factors.
  • Sauna bathing involves significant physiological changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of cerebral infarction during sauna bathing.
  • To investigate potential contributing factors.
  • To introduce the concept of "sauna stroke syndrome".

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 64-year-old male patient.
  • Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography to assess cardiac structure.

Main Results:

  • A large cerebral infarction was diagnosed.

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  • The patient had no conventional cerebrovascular risk factors.
  • A 5-mm patent foramen ovale was identified via transesophageal echocardiography.

    • Conclusions:

    • A causal relationship between sauna bathing and stroke is proposed for this patient.
    • Patent foramen ovale may be a predisposing factor in "sauna stroke syndrome."
    • Further research is warranted to understand this phenomenon.