Novel Coronavirus Characteristic Cerebrovasculopathic Effects

Abstract

Stroke incidence of 0.9%-2% in especially young COVID-19 patients, is reported. The worst issue about this incidence is the high mortality rate despite even optimal treatment. Since the number of patients is as much as the World Health Organization (WHO) could declare the disease pandemic, it is important to review the pathophysiology in order to estimate the risk and guide the decision making. This letter aims to review the mechanism of virus pathophysiology and the following cerebrovascular presentations reported until now.