European journal of neurology : the official journal of the European Federation of Neurological Societies
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Ischaemic stroke has been described in association with COVID-19. Several pathophysiological mechanisms have been suggested, i.e. prothrombotic state, cardiac injury etc. It was sought to assess the potential association between ischaemic stroke associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and underlying atherosclerotic lesions. ⋯ Our study should alert clinicians to scrutinize any new onset of ischaemic stroke during COVID-19 infection, mainly in patients with vascular risk factors or underlying atherosclerotic lesions.