# Acute Ischemic Stroke and Myocardial Infarction in a Patient Diagnosed With Vibrio cholerae Infection: A Case Report and a Literature Review

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare instance where a cholera infection led to both a heart attack and a stroke.

## Contribution

The paper presents the first documented case of cholera causing concurrent myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke.

## Key findings

- Cholera can lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that may trigger cardiovascular events.
- This case highlights the potential for cholera to cause rare, life-threatening complications beyond the gastrointestinal system.

## Abstract

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae which primarily affects the gastrointestinal system. However, severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances caused by diarrhea can precipitate systemic complications, including renal, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular events. This case report describes a rare occurrence of cholera with concomitant myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke that has not been previously reported in the literature.