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Blood clotting abnormalities reveal COVID-19 patients at risk for thrombotic events
(American College of Surgeons) When researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, used a combination of two specific blood-clotting tests, they found critically ill patients infected with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) who were at high risk for developing renal failure, venous blood clots, and other complications associated with blood clots, such as stroke.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 15, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

MU Health Care neurologist publishes guidance related to COVID-19 and stroke care
(University of Missouri-Columbia) A University of Missouri Health Care neurologist has published more than 40 new recommendations for evaluating and treating stroke patients based on international research examining the link between stroke and novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 14, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic
(Washington University School of Medicine) A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that stroke evaluations fell by nearly 40% during a period of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that many stroke patients are not seeking potentially life-saving medical treatment.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 8, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Loyola Medicine neurologist calls for broad changes in stroke care during COVID-19
(Loyola University Health System) Broad modifications to current standards for treating acute stroke patients during the COVID-19 pandemic may be needed to preserve health care resources, limit disease spread and ensure optimal care, according to a Loyola Medicine neurologist.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 7, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

American College of Cardiology urges heart attack, stroke patients to seek medical help
(American College of Cardiology) Through its CardioSmart patient initiative, the American College of Cardiology has issued guidance to encourage patients experiencing a heart attack or stroke to call 911. While hospitals across the United States are experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients, clinicians are reportedly seeing fewer patients going to emergency rooms for heart attack or stroke. Experts worry that patients who need critical care are delaying their treatment over concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

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