Multiple embolic stroke on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain in a COVID-19 case with persistent encephalopathy

The pulmonary manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are well known. The literature on neurological manifestations and complications in patients with COVID-19 has been increasing but is still sparse. At present, there are only a few reported case reports and clinical studies on neurological manifestations of COVID-19, of which ischemic stroke is one of the most common ones. Coagulopathy and vascular endothelial dysfunction have been proposed as the complications of COVID-19 which can ultimately lead to ischemic stroke.

Source: Clinical Imaging - October 5, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Apoorv Prasad, Saurabh Kataria, Samiksha Srivastava, Dhairya A. Lakhani, Shitiz Sriwastava Tags: Neuroradiology Source Type: research