Clot in Transit on Transesophageal Echocardiography in a Prone Patient with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
James M. Horowitz, Eugene Yuriditsky, I.J.P. Henderson, Maxine Stachel, Benjamin Kwok, Muhamed Sarić
Abstract
•The risk for thromboembolic events in COVID-19 is substantial.•PE should be considered in cases of clinical deterioration.•Management of CIT is controversial.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Acute respiratory distressCardiologyRespiratory distressSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineInternal medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakRadiologyLungPathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesPneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema