Pre-existing cerebrovascular disease and poor outcomes of COVID-19 hospitalized patients: a meta-analysis
There is limited literature on the prevalence of pre-existing cerebrovascular diseases (CeVD) Patients with CeVD had 2.67-fold (1.75-4.06) in COVID-19 patients. Patients with CeVD had 2.67-fold (1.75-4.06) higher odds of poor outcomes. Extra precautions should be taken in managing such patients during the ongoing pandemic
