COVID‑19: A Relationship between Stress and Stroke in Younger Population

Soha Zahid, Ahtisham Saleem, Nazuk E. Qureshi

Abstract


Sir, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) presents a complicated disease pattern, similar to pneumonia. While the early manifestations of the disease are restricted to the pulmonary system, the virus can also attack other systems, particularly the cardiovascular and the neurological system. This can lead to a possibly lethal combination known as a stroke.

Keywords


COVID‑19; Stroke; Youths

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