New England Journal of Medicine· 2020Q1· Case report
Large-Vessel Stroke as a Presenting Feature of Covid-19 in the Young
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Short summary
This case report highlights that large-vessel stroke can be a presenting feature of Covid-19, even in young, otherwise healthy individuals.
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Key points
- A young, healthy patient presented with a large-vessel stroke.
- The patient was subsequently diagnosed with Covid-19.
- This suggests a potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and arterial thromboembolism.
- Covid-19 should be considered in the differential diagnosis of stroke in young individuals.
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Abstract
Covid-19 CasesTo rapidly communicate information on the global clinical effort against Covid-19, the Journal has initiated a series of case reports that offer important teaching points or novel findings.The case reports should be viewed as observations rather than as recommendations for evaluation or treatment.In the interest of timeliness, these reports are evaluated by in-house editors, with peer review reserved for key points as needed.
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Field: Neurology (Medicine)
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