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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Traumatic ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an uncommon consequence of cardiac trauma, occurring in about 5% of blunt or penetrating injuries.
  • VSD can lead to significant, though infrequent, complications impacting patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A young adult male with no prior medical history sustained a stab wound to the chest, presenting with aphasia and right hemiparesis.
  • Initial management included emergency pericardial effusion evacuation and repair of a right ventricular perforation.
  • Post-operative imaging confirmed a left middle cerebral artery infarct and a VSD, which was subsequently repaired.

Findings:

  • The patient developed a stroke, a serious neurological complication, secondary to a traumatic VSD.
  • Echocardiography confirmed the presence of a VSD, which was not immediately apparent during the initial trauma surgery.
  • Surgical repair of the VSD was successfully performed without further complications.

Implications:

  • This case underscores that stroke is a potential complication of traumatic VSD.
  • Early recognition and management of VSD in trauma patients are crucial for preventing severe neurological sequelae.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for cardiac injuries, including VSD, in patients presenting with neurological deficits post-trauma.