When Hearts and Minds Collide: A Case Report of Left Ventricle Noncompaction Syndrome as a Precursor to Acute Ischemic Stroke in a 15-Year-Old Along With a Literature Review

TL;DR

A 15-year-old with a rare heart condition experienced a stroke, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing and managing such cases in children.

Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on pediatric stroke associated with left ventricular non-compaction syndrome.

Findings

A 15-year-old boy with left ventricular non-compaction syndrome experienced an acute ischemic stroke.

The case highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of pediatric stroke in the context of LVNC.

Cardiac diseases like LVNC are significant contributors to pediatric ischemic strokes.

Abstract

Pediatric stroke, though uncommon, is often underdiagnosed due to subtle symptoms and delayed recognition. Cardiac diseases, accounting for up to 33% of pediatric ischemic strokes, play a significant role. This case report explores the rare occurrence of ischemic stroke in a 15-year-old boy with left ventricular non-compaction syndrome (LVNC). It underscores the complexity of managing pediatric ischemic stroke, particularly in the context of LVNC, emphasizing the challenges in timely diagnosis and management.

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