Is the COVID-19 pandemic magnifying disparities in stroke treatment?

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had widespread effects across healthcare systems worldwide.1–3 Mounting evidence supports a relationship between COVID-19 and both stroke pathophysiology4 5 and stroke systems of care, with decreased stroke presentations and delays in care.6 7 The pandemic’s effects have been felt at the patient level where fears of contagion may foster avoidance of the hospital environment,8 at the provider...