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[Cognitive consequences of COVID-19].
O A Kicherova1, L I Reikhert1, M A Akhmetyanov1,2
1Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|November 28, 2022
Summary
COVID-19 can cause nervous system damage, impacting disease severity and leading to cognitive deficits. Further research is needed to understand long-term effects and recovery prospects for neurological complications.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathophysiology
Context:
- COVID-19 pandemic has evolved over 2.5 years, revealing complex neurological manifestations.
- Nervous system damage in COVID-19 significantly influences disease severity and somatic complications like distress syndrome.
Purpose:
- To analyze evolving concepts of nervous system damage in COVID-19.
- To summarize data on cognitive deficits, risk factors, and recovery in COVID-19 patients.
- To identify knowledge gaps regarding COVID-19 neurological impacts and long-term cognitive prognoses.
Summary:
- COVID-19 is increasingly recognized as a multi-organ pathology with significant nervous system involvement.
- Cognitive deficits are common in acute and post-COVID phases, with various putative underlying mechanisms.
- Despite extensive research, mechanisms of nervous system damage and long-term cognitive outcomes remain incompletely understood.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical role of neurological complications in COVID-19 severity and patient outcomes.
- Underscores the need for continued research into the pathophysiology and long-term sequelae of COVID-19 neurological damage.
- Informs clinical management and future research directions for addressing cognitive impairment post-COVID-19.
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