A case series of ischemic stroke with coronavirus disease 2019 in two Egyptian centers.

Journal: The Egyptian Journal Of Neurology, Psychiatry And Neurosurgery
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Abstract

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel virus that has been reported to have various neurological manifestations. Cerebrovascular disorders have been encountered as a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presentation in our center during the pandemic.

Methods: We are presenting 10 cases with cerebrovascular manifestations after having COVID-19 few days prior to stroke.

Conclusions: Cerebrovascular manifestations can occur in association with COVID-19 and may have significant implications on prognosis and management.

Authors
Nevine El Nahas, Tamer Roushdy, Eman Hamid, Sherien Farag, Hossam Shokri, Mai Fathy, Eman Abushady, Ahmed Hazzou, Hany Aref