Vascular Consequences: A Case Report on Posterior Circulation Infarction as a Sequela of COVID-19

This case report presents a posterior circulation infarction in a previously healthy 39-year-old male, three months post-severe COVID-19. He presented with right-sided homonymous hemianopia and elevated inflammatory markers and D-dimer levels. Imaging revealed an acute left occipital infarct. Such p...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e65837
Main Authors: Philip, Anil M, George, Lina J, Saha, Shubhashis, Sadanandan, Sethu
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Language:English
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Summary:This case report presents a posterior circulation infarction in a previously healthy 39-year-old male, three months post-severe COVID-19. He presented with right-sided homonymous hemianopia and elevated inflammatory markers and D-dimer levels. Imaging revealed an acute left occipital infarct. Such post-COVID-19 posterior circulation strokes are rare. This report discusses the pathophysiology, optimal anticoagulation therapy for COVID-19-related thrombotic complications, and early predictor models. This case underscores the need to recognize thromboembolic events as potential late sequelae in severe COVID-19 cases.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.65837