# Left Ventricular Hypertrabeculation: An Unexpected Cause of Stroke?

## TL;DR

A 53-year-old man's stroke was linked to a rare heart condition called left ventricular hypertrabeculation.

## Contribution

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigations in young stroke patients and identifies a rare cardiac cause.

## Key findings

- Left ventricular hypertrabeculation was identified as a possible cause of stroke in a 53-year-old male.
- Comprehensive evaluation is crucial in young stroke patients to uncover rare etiologies.
- The case underscores the rarity and significance of this cardiac condition in stroke pathology.

## Abstract

Stroke in young adults is considered a rare pathology, associated with a significant morbidity and mortality rate. In the etiological study of stroke in young people, it is important to carry out a comprehensive investigation as there is a greater propensity for undetermined causes, compared to the older population. Here, the authors present the clinical case of a 53-year-old male diagnosed with ischemic stroke, in which an extensive evaluation identified left ventricular hypertrabeculation as the presumed etiology of this event. This finding highlights the extreme importance of the etiological study, being particularly interesting due to the rarity of the findings.