SARS-CoV-2 and coagulation disorders in different organs

Sathishkumar Vinayagam1, Kamaraj Sattu1

  • 1Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University PG, Extension Centre, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu 636701, India.

Life Sciences
|September 18, 2020
PubMed

Insights

COVID-19 infection is linked to serious blood clotting issues, including venous thromboembolism and stroke. This review examines how COVID-19-associated coagulopathy impacts severe outcomes and organ damage.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global pandemic.
  • Numerous reports link COVID-19 to an increased incidence of thrombotic events.
  • Coagulopathy associated with COVID-19 contributes to severe outcomes and comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between COVID-19 and coagulopathy.
  • To explore how coagulopathy contributes to severe outcomes, including organ damage.
  • To highlight the role of endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19-associated hypercoagulopathy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on COVID-19 and coagulation disorders.
  • Analysis of clinical findings in COVID-19 patients with thrombotic events.
  • Examination of pathophysiological mechanisms, including endothelial dysfunction and cytokine storm.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 patients often exhibit elevated D-dimer and fibrinogen levels, alongside lymphopenia.
  • Thrombotic microangiopathy and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) are observed in severe cases.
  • Endothelial dysfunction promotes thrombin generation, inhibits fibrinolysis, and activates complement pathways, leading to multi-organ failure.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19-associated coagulopathy is a significant factor in disease severity and poor outcomes.
  • Mechanisms include platelet abnormalities, endothelial dysfunction, and inflammatory responses (cytokine storm).
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for managing COVID-19 complications and preventing multi-organ failure.

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