Acute Ischemic Stroke in COVID-19: Putative Mechanisms, Clinical Characteristics, and Management

Autor: Ademola S. Ojo, Simon A. Balogun, Ahmed O. Idowu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Neurology Research International, Vol 2020 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2090-1852
2090-1860
DOI: 10.1155/2020/7397480
Popis: The emergence and spread of the highly contagious novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have triggered the greatest public health challenge of the last century. Aside from being a primary respiratory disease, acute ischemic stroke has emerged as a complication of the disease. While current evidence shows COVID-19 could cause ischemic stroke especially in severe disease, there are similarities in the risk factors for severe COVID-19 as well as ischemic stroke, underscoring the complex relationship between these two conditions. The pandemic has created challenges for acute stroke care. Rapid assessment and time-sensitive interventions required for optimum outcomes in acute stroke care have been complicated by COVID-19 due to the need for disease transmission preventive measures. The purpose of this article is to explore the putative mechanisms of ischemic stroke in COVID-19 and the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients who develop ischemic stroke. In addition, we discuss the challenges of managing acute ischemic stroke in the setting of COVID-19 and review current management guidelines. We also highlighted potential areas for future research.
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