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Renal Infarction in SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report.

Mohamed A Baghi^1,2,3, Nishan K Purayil^1,2,3, Vamanjore A Naushad^1,2,3

¹General Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.

|July 16, 2024

Summary

This case study highlights a 45-year-old male with hypertension who developed acute kidney injury and renal infarction due to COVID-19. Early treatment with novel oral anticoagulation led to a stable recovery.

Keywords:

acute kidney injury (aki)anticoagulation arterial thrombus coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)covid-19 kidney infarction

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Published on: December 19, 2020

Area of Science:

Nephrology
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Cardiology

Background:

COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents with diverse clinical symptoms.
Thrombotic events, including arterial and venous thrombosis, are severe complications of COVID-19, particularly in critically ill patients.

Observation:

A 45-year-old male with essential hypertension presented with flank pain, cough, and fever.
Computed tomography angiography revealed acute kidney injury and renal infarction in the context of COVID-19 infection.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with acute kidney injury and renal infarction secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Treatment with novel oral anticoagulation (NOAC) was initiated.

Implications:

This case underscores the risk of renal infarction in COVID-19 patients, even those with pre-existing hypertension.
Prompt anticoagulation therapy may be crucial for managing thrombotic complications and preserving renal function in COVID-19 patients.