A Systematic Review of Arterial Dissections in COVID-19 Patients
Betsy Abraham, Sherman David Mathew, Kannan Sridharan
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 is often seen presenting with a myriad of signs and symptoms of multiorgan dysfunction including arterial dissection. METHODS: Various theories have been proposed such as endothelial dysfunction triggered by hyperinflammatory response that results in rupture of atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent dissection. RESULTS: However, the exact incidence is unknown and only case reports and case series have been published till date. CONCLUSION: Here we carried out a systematic analysis of published case reports/series related to dissection of the aorta, coronary, cerebral, vertebral, cervical, renal, and splanchnic arteries.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDissection (medical)Aortic dissectionAortaCervical ArteryCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CardiologyArterial dissectionSplanchnicEndothelial dysfunctionInternal medicineIncidence (geometry)RadiologySurgeryHemodynamicsOpticsDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)PhysicsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies