Should the Management of Embolic Stroke in the Elderly Be Changed if They Also Have COVID-19?

Should the Management of Embolic Stroke in the Elderly Be Changed if They Also Have COVID-19?

Introduction: A strong association between stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF) has been demonstrated. Anticoagulation for the prevention of stroke in high-risk patients has the benefit of improving the life expectancy, quality of life, autonomy and social functioning of the patient. The COVID-19 pan...

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Main Authors: Maria Carolina dos Santos Sousa Duarte Seabra, Barbara Silva, Vitor Fagundes, João Rocha, Luís Nogueira, Mari Mesquita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
embolism
stroke
covid-19
atrial fibrillation
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1736

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