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Potential mechanisms of hemorrhagic stroke in elderly COVID-19 patients.
Abstract The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019, a new human infectious disease. While fever, cough, and respiratory distress are typical first symptoms, a fraction of those affected present instead with neurological symptoms suggestive of central nervous system compromise. This review summarizes the potential contribution of coronavirus disease 2019 to hemorrhagic stroke in the elderly and proposes possible mechanisms. Reports show that the most affected patients have underlying chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, which are two ...
Source: Aging - June 10, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Wang H, Tang X, Fan H, Luo Y, Song Y, Xu Y, Chen Y Tags: Aging (Albany NY) Source Type: research