Survival after Consecutive Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A Case Report

Background: : Myocardial infarction and stroke are prevalent and potentially fatal urgent medical conditions. Stroke as a subsequent cardiovascular event after the myocardial infarction significantly decreases the odds of survival for the patient. Clinical case: We report a case of a 48-year-old man admitted to Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos due to an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Patient also experienced a cardioembolic cerebral infarction on the tenth day in the hospital. The patient survived this dual infarction, his general condition improved and he was discharged to the rehabilitation center. Discussion and Conclusions: Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in the world. Stroke, as a complication of myocardial infarction, affects 0.76-3.2% of patients and demonstrates an increasing incidence trend. In such a dual infarction, in-hospital mortality can be as high as 18-41%. It is hopeful that targeted research and evidence-based prevention with treatment can improve outcomes of concomitant myocardial infarction and stroke.