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Balraj Singh1, Parminder Kaur2, Nora Ajdir3
1Hematology/Oncology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA.
Insights
COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, can lead to hypercoagulability. This case highlights an unusual arterial thrombosis presentation in a COVID-19 patient, specifically acute limb ischemia.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a significant global health concern.
- COVID-19 is linked to a hypercoagulable state, increasing the risk of venous thromboembolism.
- Arterial thrombosis is a less understood complication of COVID-19.
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and represents a potentially fatal disease. COVID-19 is associated with a hypercoagulable state leading to increased incidence of venous thromboembolism. Arterial thrombosis has been reported, but the prevalence is not known. Herein, we report an unusual presentation of a 77-year-old male who presented with dyspnea and pain in left leg and was found to have acute limb ischemia. Our case adds to the limited literature regarding arterial thrombosis in COVID-19.
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