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Acute Bilateral Femoral Arterial Thrombosis in a Young Adult: A Rare Association With Asymptomatic COVID-19

Yusuf Parvez1, Farheen Khan1

  • 1Pediatric Medicine, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, ARE.

Cureus
|May 31, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause dangerous blood clots. This case shows femoral artery thrombosis in an asymptomatic COVID-19 patient, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is linked to hypercoagulability and inflammation.
  • Thrombotic events are recognized complications in COVID-19 patients.

Observation:

  • A 42-year-old male presented with asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
  • The patient developed thrombosis of the femoral artery.

Findings:

  • This case demonstrates a rare presentation of arterial thrombosis in a patient with asymptomatic COVID-19.
  • The underlying mechanisms of COVID-19-associated hypercoagulability may extend to asymptomatic infections.

Implications:

  • Healthcare providers must maintain a high index of suspicion for thrombotic complications in all COVID-19 patients, regardless of symptom severity.
  • Prompt diagnostic evaluation and appropriate anticoagulation or revascularization strategies are crucial for managing arterial thrombosis in COVID-19.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering vascular complications in the comprehensive management of COVID-19.

Keywords:
covid-19femoral arteryhypercoagulabilitythrombotic

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