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Ascending aortic thrombus with multiple emboli associated with COVID-19
Portia Schmidt1, Javier Vasquez1, Bryce Gagliano2
1Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes a hypercoagulable state, leading to thrombotic complications. Suspicion of COVID-19 hypercoagulability is crucial for patients with unexplained multiple thromboembolic events.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Hematology
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with a hypercoagulable state.
- Thrombotic complications are a significant concern in COVID-19 patients.
Observation:
- A patient presented with an ascending aortic thrombus.
- This thrombus led to multiple systemic emboli.
Findings:
- The case highlights a rare presentation of COVID-19-associated hypercoagulability.
- Ascending aortic thrombus as a source of multiple emboli in COVID-19 is described.
Implications:
- Early recognition of COVID-19-induced hypercoagulability is vital for prompt diagnosis and management.
- This case underscores the need for considering COVID-19 in patients with unexplained thromboembolic events.
- Multimodal treatment approaches may be necessary for managing complex thrombotic complications in COVID-19.
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