COVID-19 related stroke in patients on anticoagulants
Joint Authors
Khalid, Abd Allah Ali
al-Hilli, Ali Jafar Najm
al-Umran, Budur Sami
Source
Issue
Vol. 43, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.761-765, 5 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: We aim to highlight the relationship between COVID-19 and stroke even after anticoagulants administration to our reported patients.
Methods: Retrospective data were obtained from the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) hospital medical records.
This paper presents six male patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 cases based on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nasopharyngeal swab test.
They were admitted into the field intensive care unit of BDF Hospital.
Those patients received therapeutic doses of anticoagulants during their hospitalizations.
They developed new onset of neurological deficits.
Radiological imaging was done to confirm the diagnosis of stroke.
Patient information was kept private.
Results: Based on the clinical presentation followed by radiological examination, five patients were diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and one with intracerebral hemorrhage despite the administration of therapeutic doses of anticoagulants which indicated the significant relationship between COVID-19 and stroke.
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between COVID-19 and stroke which is highlighted in this study.
COVID-19 is considered a risk factor of stroke regardless the use of therapeutic dose of anticoagulants.
In addition, the study shows that the risk of COVID-19 related stroke increases in male patients with comorbidities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khalid, Abd Allah Ali& al-Hilli, Ali Jafar Najm& al-Umran, Budur Sami. 2021. COVID-19 related stroke in patients on anticoagulants. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 43, no. 4, pp.761-765.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440165
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khalid, Abd Allah Ali…[et al.]. COVID-19 related stroke in patients on anticoagulants. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 43, no. 4 (Dec. 2021), pp.761-765.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440165
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khalid, Abd Allah Ali& al-Hilli, Ali Jafar Najm& al-Umran, Budur Sami. COVID-19 related stroke in patients on anticoagulants. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2021. Vol. 43, no. 4, pp.761-765.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440165
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-1440165