Presentations of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19: An Indian case series
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Date
2023-01
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Mansa STM Publishers
Abstract
The prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) among COVID-19 infections is significantly high. However, in resource-limited settings, appropriate computed tomography (CT) imaging is not possible for all COVID-19 patients. Very sick patients suspected of a PE may not be fit to be shifted to the CT room. Hence, it is likely that PE is underdiagnosed in Indian COVID-19 patients. Coexisting PE should be considered in all patients with influenza-like illnesses who have a Type 1 respiratory failure out of proportion to the severity of COVID-19 radiology. In this case series, we discuss the different presentations of PE in patients with COVID-19.
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Coagulopathy, COVID-19, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary thrombosis
Citation
Daniel Jefferson, Isaac Barney, Balamugesh Thangakunam, Nair Avinash Anil, Christopher Devasahayam Jesudas. Presentations of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19: An Indian case series. Indian Journal of Case Reports. 2023 Jan; 9(1): 1-4