Presentations of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19: An Indian case series

Authors

  • Jefferson Daniel
  • Barney Isaac
  • Thangakunam Balamugesh
  • Avinash Anil Nair
  • Devasahayam Jesudas Christopher

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v9i1.3656

Keywords:

Embolism, pulmonary embolism, covid19, Coagulopathy

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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Published

2024-01-31

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Case Series

How to Cite

Presentations of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19: An Indian case series. (2024). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 9(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v9i1.3656

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