Title: Acute Ischemic Infarct in Patient with Russel Viper Bite
Authors: Dr J.T.Sathishkumar, Dr S.Sudharsan, Dr P.Mohanapriya, Dr K.Muthukrishnan
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i11.95
Abstract
Ischemic stroke is rare in patient with snake bite. We report a case a 45year male with alleged history of snakebite with haematological manifestation developed left hemiplegia on second day. CT Brain taken showed hyperacute infarct in right middle cerebral artery territory. This manifestation may be due to toxin induced vasculitis, vasospasm, endothelial damage and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Keywords: Ischemic stroke, Russel viper bite.
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