In the context of COVID-19 infection, 0 5–2% of affected patients will suffer a stroke The strokes are usually severe with an unfavourable prognosis Most patients suffer from occlusion of the large brain-supplying arteries caused by the COVID-19 induced coagulation disorders In the context of COVID-19 infection, there has been a dramatic temporary decrease in the number of stroke patients treated in stroke units
COVID-19: patients with stroke or risk of stroke