Ischaemic stroke revealing infective endocarditis: a case report

Authors

Soumaré Ahamadou, Tijani Abdellahi, Doumbia Yacouba, Sow Salif, Awadé Romuald, Fellat Rokya, Fellat Nadia

Journal Information

Journal: Medpeer Publisher

ISSN: 3066-2737

Volume: 2

Issue: 4

Date of Publication: 2025/04/03

DOI: 10.70780/medpeer.000QGMW

Abstract

Ischemic stroke is most often caused by an embolism of cardiac origin or an atheromatous plaque. Sometimes, it can represent a rare revealing manifestation of infectious endocarditis, particularly in young individuals. Through this clinical case of a 27-year-old patient initially hospitalized in a neurology department for the management of ischemic stroke, we will discuss the findings. During the etiological assessment, an echocardiography was performed, revealing significant mitral regurgitation, suggesting infectious endocarditis without any prominent infectious symptoms initially

Keywords

ischemic stroke, infectious endocarditis, young subject