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- Case study of a 40-year-old male with viral meningoencephalitis and ischemic heart disease, showing rare and complex diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- Symptoms included high fever, severe headache, vomiting, and altered consciousness; diagnosis confirmed through MRI and CSF analysis.
- Management involved tailored antiviral and corticosteroid treatment, necessitating close monitoring of both neurological and cardiac conditions, leading to the patient's improvement within a week.
Article Abstract
We present a case of viral meningoencephalitis in a 40-year-old male with ischemic heart disease, a combination that is rare and presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The patient's symptoms included high-grade fever, severe headache, projectile vomiting, and altered consciousness. The diagnosis was supported by MRI and CSF analysis. Management, complicated by the patient's cardiac condition, required a personalized approach, including antiviral therapy, corticosteroids, and vigilant monitoring of cardiac and neurological status. Treatment adjustments were made in response to the patient's evolving condition, leading to improvement within a week. This case underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach in such complex scenarios, highlighting the significance of tailored care for patients with neurological symptoms and concurrent cardiac comorbidities. The report contributes to the literature on managing meningoencephalitis in patients with significant cardiac histories, underscoring personalized medicine's role in successful outcomes.
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