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Stroke Risk Related to Coronavirus Disease-2019: What Have We Learned?
Pamela Pourciau1, Britta C Smith1
1East Jefferson Neurological Associates, 3800 Houma Boulevard, Suite 325, Metairie, LA 70006, USA.
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Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) infection is linked to a higher risk of stroke. Patients with COVID-19 and stroke face worse outcomes, highlighting the need for telemedicine and public awareness.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with diverse neurological complications.
- Stroke has emerged as a significant neurological manifestation linked to COVID-19 infection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize global research on the association between COVID-19 and stroke.
- To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on stroke-related morbidity and mortality.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of worldwide studies.
- Analysis of various methodologies used in the included studies.
Main Results:
- A correlation between COVID-19 and increased stroke risk was identified.
- Patients with both COVID-19 and stroke exhibited higher morbidity and mortality rates compared to stroke-only patients.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 poses an elevated stroke risk and worsens patient outcomes.
- The pandemic underscores the need for Tele-Neurology and public health initiatives for stroke recognition and timely treatment.
Abstract:
Since the intial outbreak of the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019, a variety of neurologic manifestations have been linked to this virus, including stroke. Comprehensive review of worldwide studies using various methodologies indicated a correlation of increased stroke risk in patients with COVID-19. The literature reivew also revealed increased morbidity and mortality among patients with COVID-19 and stroke as compared to those with only stroke. This pandemic, with its related healthcare staffing shortages, revealed the requisite to utilize innovative technologies such as Tele-Neurology, as well as public health campaigns focusing on stroke recognition and early treatment.
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