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.

Insights

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.

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