Ischemic stroke secondary to aortic dissection following rifle butt recoil chest injury: a case report
Oman Medical Journal. 2011; 26 (6): 438-440
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ABSTRACT
Ischemic stroke secondary to aortic dissection is not uncommon. We present a patient with left hemiplegia secondary to Stanford type A aortic dissection extending to the supra-aortic vessels, which was precipitated by rifle butt recoil chest injury. The diagnosis of aortic dissection was delayed due to various factors. Finally, the patient underwent successful Bentall procedure with complete resolution of symptoms. This case emphasizes the need for caution in the use of firearms for recreation and to take precautions in preventing such incidents. In addition, this case illustrates the need for prompt cardiovascular physical examination in patients presenting with stroke
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Indice:
Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Blessures du thorax
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Armes à feu
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Échocardiographie
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Anévrysme de l'aorte thoracique
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Tomodensitométrie hélicoïdale
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Hémiplégie
Type d'étude:
Enquête cas-témoins / Études cas/témoins
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Oman Med. J.
Année:
2011
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