Bilateral paramedian thalamic infarction in the setting of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.
Anatomic Variation
Arrhythmias
Neuroimaging
Neurological injury
Stroke
Journal
BMJ case reports
ISSN: 1757-790X
Titre abrégé: BMJ Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101526291
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 Sep 2024
10 Sep 2024
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2024
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Résumé
This case report outlines the first reported case of bilateral paramedian thalamic infarct, likely stemming from a rare artery of Percheron (AOP) variant, secondary to uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. We underscore the importance of considering hypoperfusion due to decreased cerebral perfusion as a potential mechanism in cryptogenic AOP infarcts, challenging the conventional association with embolic etiology. This report contributes to the limited literature on AOP infarctions, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers for diverse clinical presentations and potential etiologies to improve diagnosis and management, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39256171
pii: 17/9/e260687
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2024-260687
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Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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IM
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© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Competing interests: None declared.