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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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2011.111
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Rao, M., Panduranga, P., Al-Mukhaini, M., Al Jufaili, M., & Valiath, J. (2011). Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Aortic Dissection Following Rifle Butt Recoil Chest Injury: A Case Report. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2011.111
MLA 9
Rao, Mamatha, et al. "Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Aortic Dissection Following Rifle Butt Recoil Chest Injury: A Case Report." Oman Medical Journal, 2011. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2011.111.
Chicago (author–date)
Rao, Mamatha, Prashanth Panduranga, Mohammed Al-Mukhaini, Mahmood Al Jufaili, and John Valiath. 2011. "Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Aortic Dissection Following Rifle Butt Recoil Chest Injury: A Case Report." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2011.111.
Harvard
Rao, M., Panduranga, P., Al-Mukhaini, M., Al Jufaili, M. and Valiath, J. (2011) 'Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Aortic Dissection Following Rifle Butt Recoil Chest Injury: A Case Report', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2011.111.
Vancouver
Rao M, Panduranga P, Al-Mukhaini M, Al Jufaili M, Valiath J. Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Aortic Dissection Following Rifle Butt Recoil Chest Injury: A Case Report. Oman Medical Journal. 2011. doi:10.5001/omj.2011.111
IEEE
M. Rao, P. Panduranga, M. Al-Mukhaini, M. Al Jufaili, and J. Valiath, "Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Aortic Dissection Following Rifle Butt Recoil Chest Injury: A Case Report," Oman Medical Journal, 2011, doi: 10.5001/omj.2011.111.