Coagulopathy in COVID-19.
Cleve Clin J Med. 2020 May 14;:
Authors: Mucha SR, Dugar S, McCrae K, Joseph DE, Bartholomew J, Sacha G, Militello M
Abstract
COVID-19-associated coagulopathy is common in patients with COVID-19, causing high rates of thrombotic complications that increase the morbidity and mortality. Markedly elevated levels of D-dimer with normal fibrinogen levels are the hallmark laboratory findings and correlate with severity of illness and risk of thrombosis. Aggressive VTE prophylaxis is paramount for all patients with COVID-19. Patients with very high D-dimer levels (6 times the upper limit of normal, greater than 3,000 ng/mL) have the greatest risk of thrombosis and may benefit from active screening and more intensive VTE prophylaxis.
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