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Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy with COVID-19 infection: A case report

Sogand Goudarzi1, Fatemeh Dehghani Firouzabadi2, Fatemeh Mahmoudzadeh3

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA.

Clinical Case Reports
|April 6, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Pregnant women in their third trimester face the highest risk of COVID-19 complications. Early diagnosis and prompt medical attention for any COVID-19 symptoms are crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Third-trimester pregnancies represent a vulnerable population for infectious diseases.
  • COVID-19 poses significant risks for pregnant individuals, potentially leading to severe complications.

Observation:

  • Pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, are identified as having the highest susceptibility to adverse outcomes from COVID-19 infection.
  • Even mild symptoms of COVID-19 in this demographic warrant immediate medical evaluation.

Findings:

  • Early diagnosis of COVID-19 in pregnant women is directly correlated with improved outcomes.
  • Timely intervention significantly enhances the chances of saving both the mother and the developing fetus.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for heightened vigilance and rapid diagnostic protocols for COVID-19 in late-stage pregnancies.
  • Emphasizes the importance of accessible healthcare for pregnant women experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms to mitigate risks.
  • Underscores the role of early detection in safeguarding maternal and fetal health during the pandemic.

Keywords:
COVID‐19case reportcoagulopathypregnancypulmonary embolismthrombosis

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