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COVID-19 Infection and Arterial Thrombosis: Report of Three Cases

Balraj Singh1, Ragia Aly2, Parminder Kaur3

  • 1Department of Hematology Oncology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ.

Annals of Vascular Surgery
|September 5, 2020
PubMed

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause arterial thrombosis, leading to acute limb ischemia. This case series highlights three instances of COVID-19 patients experiencing this severe complication.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Thrombotic events are known complications of COVID-19, predominantly venous thromboembolism.
  • Arterial thrombosis in COVID-19 patients is less documented.
  • Acute limb ischemia presents significant morbidity and mortality risks.

Observation:

  • Three patients with COVID-19 infection developed acute limb ischemia.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed as arterial thrombosis.
  • These cases represent a rare manifestation of severe COVID-19.

Findings:

  • The study details three cases of COVID-19 associated with arterial thrombosis.
  • Acute limb ischemia was the primary presentation of arterial thrombosis.
  • This contributes to the limited existing literature on arterial complications.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for arterial thrombosis as a complication of COVID-19.
  • Suggests increased vigilance for arterial events in COVID-19 patients.
  • Underscores the need for further research into COVID-19's impact on the arterial system.

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