Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Thromboembolic Complications in COVID-19: Report of the National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands
Matthijs Oudkerk, Harry R. Büller, Dirkjan Kuijpers, Nick van Es, Sytse F. Oudkerk, Theresa C. McLoud, Diederik Gommers, Jaap van Dissel, Hugo Ten Cate, Edwin J.R. van Beek
Abstract
A potential link between mortality, d-dimer values, and a prothrombotic syndrome has been reported in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. The National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands asked a group of radiology and vascular medicine experts to provide guidance for the imaging work-up and treatment of these important complications. This report summarizes evidence for thromboembolic disease, potential diagnostic and preventive actions, and recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection.
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MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Public healthIntensive care medicineDiseaseSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMEDLINEPediatricsPathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakLawPolitical scienceCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementLong-Term Effects of COVID-19