Lacunar infarction in a puerpera with mitral valve prolapse

Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
N Anzalone, G Landi

Abstract

We report the case of a 20-year-old woman who presented with pure motor hemiparesis due to a deep hemispheric infarction after delivery of twins followed by marked blood loss and anemia. Echocardiography revealed mitral valve prolapse, which was regarded as the main determinant of her stroke, since detailed clinical and instrumental evaluation disclosed no other apparent causes. Careful analysis of predisposing factors is warranted in lacunar strokes, particularly if they occur in young patients.

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