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Extensive Iliocaval Deep Vein Thrombosis Provoked by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Setting of an
Anisa Raidah1,2, Nolberto Jaramillo1,2, Katherine F Pradas3
1Surgery, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, USA.
Cureus
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Inferior vena cava filters (IVCF) can increase thrombosis risk, especially during COVID-19 infection. This case shows IVCF-related thrombosis in a COVID-19 patient, highlighting potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Thrombotic events are a known complication of COVID-19.
- Inferior vena cava filters (IVCF) are used to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) but can increase thrombotic risk.
- Understanding IVCF complications in the context of COVID-19 is crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old female with symptomatic COVID-19 presented with extensive bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and infrarenal inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis.
- The patient had a previously placed IVCF for DVT and PE following spinal surgery.
- This represents a rare combination of IVCF-related thrombosis occurring in the setting of COVID-19 infection.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis, angioplasty, and anticoagulation.
- The IVCF was retrieved after resolution of DVT following recovery from COVID-19.
- Treatment focused on restoring blood flow and managing the acute thrombotic event.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for IVCF to be associated with severe thrombosis in COVID-19 patients.
- It underscores the importance of careful patient selection and monitoring when using IVCF in patients with active infections.
- Further research may be needed to elucidate the interaction between COVID-19 and IVCF-related thrombotic risks.
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