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[Acute cerebrovascular accidents associated with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection (COVID-19)]

M V Putilina1, V I Vechorko1,2, D V Grishin2

  • 1Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia.

Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|January 18, 2021
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COVID-19 infection can cause acute cerebrovascular accidents (ACVIs), commonly known as strokes. This study examines risk factors and clinical correlations between SARS-CoV-2 and ACVIs, including a case of an 82-year-old patient.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has been linked to acute cerebrovascular accidents (ACVIs), but the incidence and specific risks remain unclear.
  • Existing literature primarily consists of case reports and observational studies, necessitating further analysis of risk factors and correlations.
  • Understanding the relationship between COVID-19 and stroke is crucial for patient management and public health strategies.

Observation:

  • The article investigates potential risk factors for ACVIs in COVID-19 patients, with a particular focus on patient age.
  • It explores the pathogenetic and clinical correlations between SARS-CoV-2 infection and ACVIs.
  • A specific clinical case of an 82-year-old patient experiencing an ischemic stroke during COVID-19 infection is presented.

Findings:

  • The true incidence of stroke in COVID-19 patients is not yet definitively established.
  • Age is identified as a significant potential risk factor for ACVIs in the context of COVID-19.
  • The study highlights the complex interplay between SARS-CoV-2 infection and cerebrovascular events.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to clarify the incidence and mechanisms of stroke in COVID-19 patients.
  • Identifying high-risk individuals, such as older adults, can inform targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
  • This work contributes to the understanding of neurological complications associated with COVID-19, aiding clinical decision-making.

Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2 coronavirusacute cerebrovascular accidentbrain neurotrophic factorcytokine stormneuroinflammationstroke

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