Cognitive impairment in a patient with COVID-19 on hemodialysis: Too dangerous to neglect!

Hemodial Int. 2021 Oct;25(4):E44-E47. doi: 10.1111/hdi.12955. Epub 2021 Jun 16.

Abstract

Neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often have tragic repercussions. Although many reports of neurological complications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection exist, none of them are of patients on hemodialysis, who have a fivefold greater risk of stroke than the general population. In this report, we emphasize the importance of being vigilant for mild stroke in high risk populations-such as patients on hemodialysis-with COVID-19, since these conditions have overlapping symptoms.

Keywords: COVID-19; cognitive impairment; encephalopathy; hemodialysis; ischemic stroke.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Cognitive Dysfunction* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases*
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects
  • SARS-CoV-2