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Lung CT Segmentation to Identify Consolidations and Ground Glass Areas for Quantitative Assesment of SARS-CoV Pneumonia
Published on: December 19, 2020
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SARS-CoV-2 infection with pneumonia and stroke
Muhammad Hassan1,2, Fibhaa Syed1,3, Fatima Mustafa1,4
1Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Brain Hemorrhages
|June 7, 2021
Summary
COVID-19 can affect multiple body systems, including the brain. This study highlights severe neurological complications, such as stroke, in patients with COVID-19, underscoring the need for further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic primarily presents with respiratory and constitutional symptoms.
- However, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) can affect multiple organ systems, including the cardiovascular, central nervous, and gastrointestinal systems.
Observation:
- This case study examines two patients with PCR-confirmed COVID-19 and radiographic evidence of stroke.
- Both patients unfortunately died during their hospital stay.
Findings:
- COVID-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including stroke.
- The systemic effects of COVID-19, particularly on the brain, warrant further research.
Implications:
- Understanding the neurological manifestations of COVID-19 is crucial for patient management.
- Further research is needed to explore the link between COVID-19 and cerebrovascular events like stroke and dementia.
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