Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 11, 2025
05:32
Author Spotlight: Assessing Ischemic Stroke Damage Through Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model
Published on: August 11, 2023
2.0K
Multiple Arterial Thrombosis after COVID-19: A Case Report.
Ferhat Borulu1, Gökhan Ceyhun2, Eyüp Serhat Çalik3
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ordu University Medical Faculty, Ordu, Turkey.
Vascular Specialist International
|November 8, 2023
Summary
Severe COVID-19 can cause dangerous blood clots long after infection. This case highlights persistent hypercoagulability, leading to critical ischemia in a patient weeks after recovery.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Reports indicate increased hypercoagulability during acute severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) infection.
- The prothrombotic state post-COVID-19 may persist beyond the acute illness phase.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female presented with acute mesenteric ischemia due to celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery thrombi.
- The patient also experienced acute lower extremity ischemia from iliac bifurcation saddle embolism and left external iliac artery thrombosis.
- These thrombotic events occurred 20 days after intensive care unit discharge for COVID-19-related pneumonia and pulmonary embolism.
Findings:
- The patient underwent surgical thrombectomy for aortoiliac thrombosis.
- Mesenteric thrombosis was treated with percutaneous endovascular intervention.
- This case demonstrates a prolonged prothrombotic state following COVID-19.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for delayed, severe thrombotic complications after COVID-19.
- Emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding persistent hypercoagulability in post-COVID-19 patients.
- Suggests extended monitoring for vascular complications in individuals recovering from severe COVID-19.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Venous Thrombosis I: Introduction
11
Venous thrombosis, the most common disorder of the veins, involves the formation of a thrombus or blood clot associated with vein inflammation. It can be classified as either superficial vein thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis.Superficial Vein Thrombosis: This involves the formation of a thrombus in a superficial vein, usually the greater or lesser saphenous vein. Though less severe than deep vein thrombosis (DVT), SVT can lead to complications if untreated.Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): This...
11
01:29Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care
10
Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
10
01:30Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction
30
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of heart conditions caused by sudden obstruction of coronary arteries, typically resulting from the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent thrombus (blood clot) formation. This obstruction can lead to partial or complete blockage of blood flow, causing varying degrees of myocardial ischemia or infarction.ACS includes the following clinical entities:Unstable Angina (UA)Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)ST-Elevation...
30
01:25Endocarditis II: Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis
11
Endocarditis can present various clinical features depending on the causative organism and the patient's underlying health conditions. Initially, the clinical features of infective endocarditis develop gradually, presenting with nonspecific symptoms that can be easily mistaken for other illnesses.General SymptomsEarly symptoms of infective endocarditis are fever, chills, weakness, malaise, fatigue, and weight loss. These symptoms reflect the systemic nature of the infection and the body's...
11
01:27Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests
12
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. The symptoms vary widely, encompassing asymptomatic presentations to severe, acute manifestations.Clinical PresentationAsymptomatic cases: In some instances, myocarditis may be asymptomatic, with the infection resolving without intervention. These cases often go undetected unless discovered incidentally through diagnostic imaging or tests conducted for other reasons.General Early Symptoms: Early symptoms of myocarditis are non-specific and can...
12
01:14Myocarditis III: Medical Management
7
Myocarditis: Comprehensive Medical ManagementMyocarditis, the heart muscle inflammation, requires a comprehensive medical management strategy that addresses the underlying cause, provides supportive care, manages symptoms, and reduces cardiac workload.Infections and Autoimmune CausesAdminister appropriate antimicrobial therapy when an infectious agent causes myocarditis. For instance, penicillin treats infections caused by Group A Streptococcus. In cases where autoimmune processes are...
7