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Carotid free-floating thrombus in COVID-19: a cerebrovascular disorder of cytokine storm-related immunothrombosis
ConclusionsCOVID-19-induced immunothrombosis possibly played a significant pathogenic role in CFFT.
Source: Neurological Sciences - May 13, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Carotid free-floating thrombus during COVID-19 vaccine era: causality or not?
AbstractCarotid free-floating thrombus (FFT) is very rarely diagnosed in patients with acute ischemic stroke. It is a real clinical emergency due to the significant risk of death associated with thromboembolic complications. Herein, we present three patients with ischemic stroke caused by carotid FFT after less than 20  days from administration of mRNA vaccine BNT162b1 (Pfizer/BioNTech) for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome—CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To our knowledge, these are the first cases reporting carotid FTT following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
Source: Neurological Sciences - August 3, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Stroke admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a single-center retrospective analysis
ConclusionThese findings reflect changing patient attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic or the success of health system and public health campaigns to reassure patients about the safety of seeking emergency care when needed, not only for more severe stroke symptoms.
Source: Neurological Sciences - June 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Acute ischemic stroke and COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a comparative study of frequency and risk factors before and during SARS-CoV-2 era
ConclusionsHospital admissions for AIS decreased in the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly during months of higher incidences of new COVID-19 cases. When the incidence of admissions diminished, an increase in the severity of AIS was observed, characterized by larger areas. These findings might contribute to other similar referral centers in managing public policies related to stroke.
Source: Neurological Sciences - February 9, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Neurological toll of COVID-19
AbstractThe first case of coronavirus illness was discovered in Wuhan, China, in January 2020 and quickly spread worldwide within the next couple of months. The condition was initially only linked with respiratory disorders. After the evolution of various variants of the SARS-CoV-2, the critical impact of the virus spread to multiple organs and soon, neurological disorder manifestations started to appear in the infected patients. The review is focused on the manifestation of various neurological disorders linked with both the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Disorders such as cytokine release syndrome,...
Source: Neurological Sciences - January 16, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Stroke and digital technology: a wake-up call from COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionThe global emergency represented by the COVID-19 pandemic can be the stimulus to accelerate the digitalization process in the field of stroke for the use of new methods on a large scale.
Source: Neurological Sciences - January 12, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019: exploring past to understand present
AbstractSARS-CoV-2 infection, resulting in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has significantly affected the entire world. It was labelled a pandemic by World Health Organization. Although it commonly produces respiratory symptoms, neurological features have been described. Neurological manifestations may vary from non-specific symptoms such as headache, dizziness, myalgia and/or fatigue, olfactory or taste dysfunction to specific syndromes including meningitis, stroke, acute transverse myelitis and Guillain-Barre syndrome. This review describes potential pathogenetic mechanisms and neurological manifestations of COVID-1...
Source: Neurological Sciences - January 11, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke patients in Huizhou City, China
ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the number of AIS patients receiving reperfusion therapy significantly decreased when compared to the same period in 2019. The patients ’ condition increased severity, ODT increased, and the DNT decreased. DPT was not significant for self-visiting and ambulance patients. Moderate to severe stroke patients were more likely to utilize ambulance services.
Source: Neurological Sciences - January 7, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Clinical, cerebrospinal fluid, and neuroimaging findings in COVID-19 encephalopathy: a case series
ConclusionIn our consecutive series with 43 encephalopathy cases, neuroimaging and CSF analysis did not support the role of direct viral CNS invasion or CNS inflammation as the cause of encephalopathy.
Source: Neurological Sciences - January 7, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Who is really blind in the time of coronavirus: the patient or the doctor? A rare case of Balint ’s syndrome
ConclusionDuring SARS-CoV2 pandemic, Italian physicians were forced to work with less instrumental diagnostic resources, relying on their clinical knowledge mostly. The aim of this case report is to highlight the importance of performing a precise neurological evaluation, particularly during these challenging times: it might avoid incorrect diagnosis and favour the discovery of rare clinical diseases.
Source: Neurological Sciences - January 5, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Balint-Holmes syndrome due to stroke following SARS-CoV-2 infection: a single-case report
Source: Neurological Sciences - November 10, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

COVID-19 presenting with agraphia and conduction aphasia in a patient with left-hemisphere ischemic stroke
We report on LA, a patient who was affected by a left-hemisphere ischemic stroke, probably because of SARS-CoV-2. The patient showed a highly specific neuropsychological profile characterized by severe agraphia and some signs of conduction aphasia. All other cognitive and sensorimotor functions remained intact. We sustain that specific neuropsychological signs can be observed in patients with COVID-19. Therefore, in-depth and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment should be included to better explore and qualify the neuropsychological consequences of COVID-19. This is a new challenge for diagnosis and rehabilitation, ...
Source: Neurological Sciences - November 10, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Neurological reasons for consultation and hospitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionNeurological disturbances represent a significant and severe burden in COVID-19 patients, and they can be the presenting condition that leads to the diagnosis of the viral infection in a high percentage of patients. Evidence of direct viral mechanisms was scarce, but the pathogenesis of the diverse manifestations remains enigmatic.
Source: Neurological Sciences - October 16, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research