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Mohamed A Baghi1,2,3, Nishan K Purayil1,2,3, Vamanjore A Naushad1,2,3
1General Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Cureus
|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.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- 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.
Keywords:
acute kidney injury (aki)anticoagulationarterial thrombuscoronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)covid-19kidney infarctionMore Related Videos
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