Unheralded Lower limb threatening ischemia in a COVID-19 patient
Andrea Vacirca, Gianluca Faggioli, Rodolfo Pini, Paolo Teutonico, Alessandro Pilato, Mauro Gargiulo
Abstract
Acute thromboembolic events appear to be frequent in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. We report a case of an intubated patient, who developed a threatening lower limb ischemia. Intra-arterial fibrinolysis and intravenous heparin infusion did not lead to complete recanalization of the tibial arteries, which were successfully treated by surgical embolectomy.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEmbolectomyLimb ischemiaIschemiaHeparinFibrinolysisSurgeryAnesthesiaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CardiologyInternal medicinePulmonary embolismInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Muscle and Compartmental Disorders