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Acute Ischemic Stroke and Myocardial Infarction in a Patient Diagnosed With Vibrio cholerae Infection: A Case Report
Asiya Aqeel Thakur1, Afia Aziz1, Ala Osama Elmabrook Hassan1
1Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Insights
This case report details a rare instance of cholera leading to both myocardial infarction (heart attack) and ischemic stroke. It highlights the severe systemic complications that can arise from this gastrointestinal infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Cholera, caused by *Vibrio cholerae*, is an acute diarrheal illness primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
- Severe dehydration and electrolyte disturbances from cholera can lead to systemic complications, including renal, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular events.
Abstract:
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae which primarily affects the gastrointestinal system. However, severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances caused by diarrhea can precipitate systemic complications, including renal, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular events. This case report describes a rare occurrence of cholera with concomitant myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke that has not been previously reported in the literature.
