Abstract

PATINO, Manuel Anthony Ayala  and  CASTRO, Jorge Luis Yánez. Mechanisms of action and treatment of ischemic stroke by COVID-19. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.6, n.17, pp.677-690.  Epub May 08, 2023. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v6i17.255.

Various inflammatory and prothrombotic mechanisms may contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular events and stroke in patients with COVID-19, affecting the approach to treatment and management of the disease. Evidence regarding the pathophysiological mechanisms of COVID-19 and its association with stroke are relevant to guide the treatment and management of patients, considered as therapeutic challenges arising during periods of massive contagion. Objective. To describe the mechanism of action and treatment of ischemic cerebrovascular event by COVID-19. Methodology. A comprehensive review of the literature was performed by means of a systematic review, in accordance with the guidelines established by the PRISMA statement. Information was collected from multiple scientific databases, using terms and keywords ("Mechanisms of action" OR "Pathophysiological mechanisms") AND ("Ischemic stroke" OR "Ischemic stroke") related to the mechanisms of action and treatment of COVID-19-associated ischemic stroke. Results. A total of 41 were obtained between PubMed and Science direct, prior to criteria 12 were selected. Conclusion. The mechanisms of action triggered by COVID-19 for thrombus formation and its relation to stroke were determined. In addition, we gained insight into how stroke treatment affected patients who also had COVID-19. Cytokine storm was found to be an influential mechanism in the pathophysiology of COVID-19. In terms of treatment, identification of infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus proved crucial in the management of stroke patients.

Keywords : Ischemic Stroke; COVID-19; Therapeutics.

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