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Incidence of thromboembolic complications in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a medical ward in Japan: A single-center retrospective and prospective observational study
Conclusion: Thromboembolic complications of COVID-19 are rare even in severe cases in a medical ward in a Japanese hospital. Further studies are needed to identify severe COVID-19 patients with a higher risk for thromboembolic complications in Japan.
Source: Medicine - August 19, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Functional outcomes of COVID-19 patients with acute ischemic stroke: A prospective, observational, single-center study in North Jordan
We assessed whether stroke severity, functional outcome, and mortality in patients with ischemic stroke differed between patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and those without.
Source: Medicine - July 1, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Quadrantanopia as the only symptom of post-COVID stroke in the occipital pole: Case report
We report a case of a 46-year-old woman with quadrantanopia due to stroke confirmed with brain MRI, secondary to COVID-19 infection with chronically elevated D-dimers and treated with anticoagulation/antithrombotic modalities. Quadrantanopia was the only symptom recognized by the patient of a stroke localized in the occipital pole of the brain. Diagnosis: The patient was diagnosed with quadrantanopia due to stroke confirmed with brain MRI, secondary to COVID-19 infection. Intervention: Patient underwent ophthalmological examination and MRI. Outcomes: A thrombotic or ischemic risks in the chronic recove...
Source: Medicine - November 5, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Simultaneous cardio-cerebral infarction in the coronavirus disease pandemic era: A case series
Conclusion: Early recognition and immediate treatment is important in different scenarios leading to thrombosis as the outcome. Additionally, addressing the unknown risks that could contribute to our traditional understanding of these causative mechanisms is important. The hypothesis of exacerbated damage caused by inflammatory and immunological endothelial systemic damage should further be explored to be able to delineate new possibilities in managing these conditions.
Source: Medicine - January 29, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research