Case Report

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks

Volume: 11 Number: 2 August 31, 2026
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks

Abstract

Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy may increase cardioembolic stroke risk due to intracardiac thrombus formation. We present a young adult with prior stroke who developed recurrent ischemic stroke after temporarily stopping antiplatelet therapy for dental treatment, highlighting the importance of continued antithrombotic therapy and multidisciplinary follow-up.

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Supporting Institution

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for profit sectors

Ethical Statement

Informed consent was obtained from the patient's legal guardian for publication

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

August 31, 2026

Submission Date

December 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 31, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 2

APA
Yücel, D., Başkal, H., Sönmez, A., & Göl, M. F. (2026). Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research, 11(2), 48-50. https://doi.org/10.55694/jamer.1847256
AMA
1.Yücel D, Başkal H, Sönmez A, Göl MF. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks. JAMER. 2026;11(2):48-50. doi:10.55694/jamer.1847256
Chicago
Yücel, Duygu, Hürmet Başkal, Ali Sönmez, and Mehmet Fatih Göl. 2026. “Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy With Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks”. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research 11 (2): 48-50. https://doi.org/10.55694/jamer.1847256.
EndNote
Yücel D, Başkal H, Sönmez A, Göl MF (August 1, 2026) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research 11 2 48–50.
IEEE
[1]D. Yücel, H. Başkal, A. Sönmez, and M. F. Göl, “Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks”, JAMER, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 48–50, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.55694/jamer.1847256.
ISNAD
Yücel, Duygu - Başkal, Hürmet - Sönmez, Ali - Göl, Mehmet Fatih. “Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy With Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks”. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research 11/2 (August 1, 2026): 48-50. https://doi.org/10.55694/jamer.1847256.
JAMA
1.Yücel D, Başkal H, Sönmez A, Göl MF. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks. JAMER. 2026;11:48–50.
MLA
Yücel, Duygu, et al. “Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy With Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks”. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research, vol. 11, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 48-50, doi:10.55694/jamer.1847256.
Vancouver
1.Duygu Yücel, Hürmet Başkal, Ali Sönmez, Mehmet Fatih Göl. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Recurrent Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case Highlighting Thromboembolic Risks. JAMER. 2026 Aug. 1;11(2):48-50. doi:10.55694/jamer.1847256