| Abstract [eng] |
COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is associated not only with respiratory damage, but also with acute and chronic nervous system disorders. The neurological disorders affecting COVID-19 patients range from anosmia, headache and cognitive impairment to highly complex conditions such as stroke, encephalopathy, seizures and Guillain-Barre syndrome. In addition, as many as one-third of patients may have persistent neurological symptoms as part of a new phenomenon called post-covid syndrome This literature review includes 47 literature sources published between 2021 and 2023. It discusses the most common mechanisms by which coronavirus is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of these neurological complications. It also discusses the main risk factors for neurological symptoms, summarizes the most common short- and long-term neurological complications, the burden they impose on the patient and the rehabilitation options available to reduce this burden. In conclusion, it is essential that complex cases of COVID-19 are treated early by a multidisciplinary team in order to avoid long-term sequelae and to detect potential neurocognitive damage as early as possible. Rehabilitation is recommended to improve respiratory and cardiac function and to prevent or reduce long-term neurological complications. |
