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.