A 36-year-old man with a history of infantile strabismus presented with left ptosis, diplopia and bilateral distal leg paresthesias. He reported subjective fever, cough and myalgias which had developed 4 days earlier and resolved before presentation. Exam was notable for left mydriasis, mild ptosis and limited depression and adduction, consistent with a partial left oculomotor palsy. Abduction was limited bilaterally
Purpose of Review
To describe a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of stroke in the era of COVID-19.
Recent Findings
COVID-19 is associated with myriad neurological disorders, including cerebrovascular disease. While ischemic stroke is the most common, COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage, arterial dissection, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. In this review, we discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of stroke due to COVID-19. In addition, we describe how COVID-19 has changed the landscape of stroke systems of care and the effect this has had on patients with cerebrovascular disease.
Summary
While COVID-19 is associated with a heightened risk of stroke, the pandemic has led to advances in stroke systems of care that may reduce the long-term burden of stroke.
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