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A Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 With Concomitant Acute Cerebral Infarction and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Bo Zhou1, Jianqing She2, Yadan Wang3

  • 1Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.

Frontiers in Neurology
|May 12, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This case study highlights a severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient who developed acute cerebral infarction and deep vein thrombosis. Prompt recognition and management of cerebrovascular events are crucial in COVID-19 patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with a range of neurological complications.
  • Cerebrovascular events, including ischemic stroke, have been reported in COVID-19 patients.
  • The interplay between severe COVID-19 and thrombotic events requires further investigation.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old woman presented with severe COVID-19.
  • The patient developed acute cerebral infarction confirmed by head CT.
  • Deep vein thrombosis in both lower limbs was also diagnosed concurrently.

Findings:

  • The patient received symptomatic and supportive treatments for COVID-19 and its complications.
  • Cerebral infarction and deep vein thrombosis were managed concurrently.
  • The patient was discharged and advised on quarantine and rehabilitation.

Implications:

  • Cerebral infarction is a critical complication to consider in COVID-19 patients.
  • Early diagnosis and prompt management of cerebrovascular events are essential.
  • This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care for severe COVID-19 with neurological complications.

Keywords:
COVID-19CTacute cerebral infarctioncasethrombosis

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