Open AccessFatal Ischaemic Stroke During COVID-19 and Acute Lung Injury
Author(s) -
Iris Duroi,
Frederik Van Durme,
Tony Bruyns,
Sofie Louage,
Alex Heyse
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
european journal of case reports in internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2284-2594
DOI - 10.12890/2020_001732
Subject(s) - medicine , ischaemic stroke , covid-19 , mechanical ventilation , stroke (engine) , venous thrombosis , acute stroke , thrombosis , sedation , intensive care medicine , acute respiratory failure , respiratory failure , anesthesia , cardiology , ischemia , pathology , disease , mechanical engineering , infectious disease (medical specialty) , engineering , tissue plasminogen activator , outbreak
Severe COVID-19 may predispose to both venous and arterial thrombosis. We describe a patient with acute ischaemic stroke while suffering from COVID-19 and respiratory failure, necessitating mechanical ventilation. Deep sedation may delay diagnosis.