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Curr Health Sci J, vol. 49, no. 4, 2023

Predictive Value of Pulmonary Involvement in Stroke Patients Co-Infected with COVID-19

[Original Paper]

E.A. PINOSANU(1), E. BURADA(2), D. PIRSCOVEANU(1), M. ALDEA(3), C.V. ALBU(1), R. SURUGIU(4), R.E. SANDU(1,4)


(1)Department of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania;
(2)Department of Physiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania;
(3)Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania;
(4)Department of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania


Abstract:

In response to the intricate clinical challenges posed by the intersection of COVID-19 and acute ischemic stroke, the Neuropsychiatry Hospital of Craiova, Romania, initiated a comprehensive study. This research aims to unravel the impacts of pulmonary complications on ischemic stroke outcomes, comparing patients with concurrent SARS-CoV-2 infection to those without. The study integrates pulmonary assessments, acknowledging the significant role respiratory involvement plays in the progression and prognosis of stroke patients during the pandemic. By systematically examining individuals with both acute ischemic stroke and COVID-19, the study seeks to shed light on the complex interplay between cerebral and pulmonary health. The findings are expected to enhance patient care by informing clinical decisions and leading to more effective management approaches for stroke patients in the COVID-19 era.


Keywords: Stroke, COVID, inflammation, pneumonia, Sars-CoV-2, coagulation.



Corresponding: Roxana Surugiu, Department of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200433, St. Petru Rares, no. 2-4, Craiova, Romania, e-mail: roxana.surugiu@gmail.com


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.49.04.09 - Download PDF
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