Possible link between COVID-19 and stroke in young people

Clinical Council Chair Professor Bruce Campbell talks to Channel 9 News about a possible link between COVID-19 and stroke in young people.

This research has indicated that people who have coronavirus may be at higher risk of having a stroke. Regardless of whether a patient has COVID-19 symptoms, it is critical that a triple (000) call is activated immediately for anyone with stroke symptoms - emergency department processes to rapidly assess suspected stroke are continuing during the pandemic and the faster the treatment of stroke, the lower the risk of subsequent disability.