The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Stroke Epidemiology and Care: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Emerging data indicate an increased risk of cerebrovascular events with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and highlight the potential impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the management and outcomes of acute stroke. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the aforementioned considerations.

Methods

We performed a meta-analysis of observational cohort studies reporting on the occurrence and/or outcomes of patients with cerebrovascular events in association with their SARS-CoV-2 infection status. We used a random-effects model. Summary estimates were reported as odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

We identified 18 cohort studies including 67,845 patients. Among pati

SUBMITTER: Katsanos AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7753413 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature