Key Clinical Message :
-Ischemic stroke can be a presenting manifestation or a complication of
SARS-COV-2.
-The pathophysiology by which SARS-COV-2 induces stroke is
multifactorial and includes coagulability, immune response
dysregulation, and vascular endothelial dysfunction.
-Due to the recognized hypercoagulable state, we believe thromboembolic
prophylaxis has a key role in preventing such a complication.