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COVID-19 and stroke: A review.
Qi, Xiaoming; Keith, Kristin A; Huang, Jason H.
  • Qi X; Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX, USA.
  • Keith KA; Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX, USA.
  • Huang JH; College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, USA.
Brain Hemorrhages ; 2(2): 76-83, 2021 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2325680
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 patients have presented with a wide range of neurological disorders, among which stroke is the most devastating. We have reviewed current studies, case series, and case reports with a focus on COVID-19 patients complicated with stroke, and presented the current understanding of stroke in this patient population. As evidenced by increased D-dimer, fibrinogen, factor VIII and von Willebrand factor, SARS-CoV-2 infection induces coagulopathy, disrupts endothelial function, and promotes hypercoagulative state. Collectively, it predisposes patients to cerebrovascular events. Additionally, due to the unprecedented strain on the healthcare system, stroke care has been inevitably compromised. The underlying mechanism between COVID-19 and stroke warrants further study, so does the development of an effective therapeutic or preventive intervention.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Journal: Brain Hemorrhages Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.hest.2020.11.001

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Journal: Brain Hemorrhages Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.hest.2020.11.001