[Dilated cardiomyopathy as a cause of ischemic stroke]
S G Zhdanova1, S S Petrikov1, G R Ramazanov1
1Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care, Moscow, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|December 2, 2016
Insights
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP) can lead to cardioembolic syndrome, specifically cardioembolic ischemic stroke (CES). This case study examines a patient experiencing DCMP following CES, offering insights into this cardiac condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Pathology
Background:
- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP) is a myocardial disease defined by enlarged heart chambers and impaired systolic function without myocardial thickening.
- DCMP is a significant risk factor for cardioembolic syndrome, a condition involving blood clots traveling to the brain.
- Cardioembolic ischemic stroke (CES) is a major complication associated with DCMP.
Observation:
- This report details a clinical case of a patient diagnosed with DCMP.
- The patient presented with a history of cardioembolic ischemic stroke (CES).
- The temporal relationship between CES and the development of DCMP was observed.
Findings:
- The case illustrates the link between DCMP and CES.
- It highlights the potential for DCMP to manifest subsequent to a CES event.
- The study underscores the importance of recognizing DCMP as a cause of stroke.
Implications:
- Understanding the association between DCMP and CES is crucial for stroke prevention and management.
- This case may inform diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with unexplained stroke or cardiomyopathy.
- Further research into the pathogenesis of DCMP following CES is warranted.
Abstract:
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP) is a disease of the myocardium characterized by the dilatation of heart cavities with the development of systolic dysfunction but without a decrease in the thickness of the myocardium. DCMP is a frequent cause of cardioembolic syndrome, in particular cardioembolic ischemic stroke (CES). A case of a patient with DCMP after CES is presented.
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