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Ischemic neurologic event in a child as a result of ventricular septal aneurysm

M Kowalski1, P Hoffman, J Rózański

  • 1Noninvasive Cardiology Department, National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland.

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
|January 29, 1999
PubMed

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Aneurysm of the interventricular septum, a rare condition, can lead to serious neurological issues like stroke in children. Early detection via echocardiography is crucial for successful surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Interventricular septal aneurysm is a rare congenital heart defect.
  • Neurological complications such as ischemic stroke are uncommon sequelae.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old boy presented with acute hemiparesis.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography revealed an aneurysm of the interventricular septum without a shunt.
  • The aneurysm contained two clots, suspected to be the source of cerebral infarction.

Findings:

  • The interventricular septal aneurysm was successfully diagnosed using echocardiography.
  • Surgical intervention based on echocardiographic findings led to a positive outcome.
  • This case represents the first reported instance of significant neurological sequelae from an interventricular septal aneurysm.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for rare cardiac anomalies to cause severe neurological events in pediatric patients.
  • Emphasizes the diagnostic utility of echocardiography in identifying cardiac sources of embolic stroke.
  • Underscores the importance of considering cardiac causes in pediatric stroke evaluations.

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