A Rare Case of Stroke Following Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Residential Fire

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a significant global public health concern and a leading cause of accidental poisoning. Neurological complications are well documented, but acute ischemic stroke is a rare but potentially devastating outcome. We report the case of a 51-year-old male who developed an acute left middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory infarct following CO poisoning during a domestic fire incident. The case underscores the importance of early neuroimaging in suspected CO poisoning with persistent focal deficits. This report highlights a rare but serious manifestation of CO toxicity.