Novel coronavirus 2019, also known as SARS COV2, is an enveloped non segmented ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus. During the covid19 epidemic, acute ischemic stroke is still a major concern [1]. Thrombectomy is also important in the treatment of acute stroke victims. A woman with COVID 19 presented with symptoms of altered state of consciousness (ASOC), cough, fever, dysarthria, right-sided bodily weakness, and large bilateral middle cerebral artery (MCA)/ anterior. In the presence of coronavirus infection, our case was exceptional in that it revealed severe central nervous system (CNS) impairment. There have been a few examples of patients developing a stroke after contracting COVID 19.
Aims: Clinicians should be aware of various causes of unconsciousness in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID 19), especially since delirium appears to be a prevalent consequence. They should also look at the link between stroke and COVID 19 and how it affects mortality.
Presentation of a Case: A 70-year-old woman reported to us with stroke symptoms such as ASOC, right-sided bodily weakness, dysarthria, and pneumonia symptoms such as slight cough and fever, which subsequently turned out to be COVID 19. Clinicians should be aware of various causes of unconsciousness in patients with coronavirus illness (COVID 19), especially as delirium appears to be a prevalent consequence, in order to learn more about the link between stroke and COVID 19 and how it affects mortality.
Discussion: Bilateral ischemic stroke is a rare occurrence in the general population, and it is usually caused by a cardiac embolic condition such as atrial fibrillation or a recent myocardial infarction. Despite the fact that this patient had pre-existing stroke risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and advanced age, her electrocardiography revealed sinus rhythm.
Conclusion: COVID-19 could be a stroke risk factor or exacerbating factor.Author(S) Details
Mahpara Nawazish
Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sana Iqbal
Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mujeeb Ur Rehman Abid Butt
Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
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