J. Siegler, M. Heslin, L. Thau, A. Smith, T. Jovin
tlooto Summary
There is a local fall in new acute stroke diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by fewer patients presenting with mild symptoms in the network, and Mild stroke symptoms ought to not be ignored in community practices.
Abstract
Highlights • There are anecdotal reports of lower stroke rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Our center confirms a local fall in new acute stroke diagnoses during the pandemic.• This fall is driven by fewer patients presenting with mild symptoms in our network.• Mild stroke symptoms ought to not be ignored in community practices.
Citation format
SIEGLER, J., et al. Falling stroke rates during COVID-19 pandemic at a comprehensive stroke center. Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2020, 29: 104953–104953.