Forty-One-Year-Old Man with Pulmonary Embolism 5 Months After COVID-19. Issue 15 (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taha, Muhanad; Nguyen, Paul; Sharma, Aditi; Taha, Mazen; Samavati, Lobelia
• Is Part Of: Clinical medicine insights. Issue 15(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- post discharge -- venous thromboembolism -- deep venous thrombosis -- pulmonary embolism; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Blood Circulation; Respiration; Lung Diseases; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.1005
• DOI: 10.1177/1179548420986659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1179-5484

Abstract

Background: Hypercoagulation is one of the striking features of COVID-19. Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are at high risk for venous thromboembolism. However, it is unknown if the risk for venous thromboembolism persists after discharge. Case Summary: We report a case with pulmonary embolism 5 months after COVID-19. No risk factors for venous thrombosis have been identified. Conclusion: In COVID-19 related hospitalization, large studies are needed to identify the risk of venous thromboembolism after discharge.