D-dimer surge and coagulation disorders in COVID-19 related pneumonia patients with cardiac injury: A case series

Background: Cardiac injury and coagulation disorders have been two increasing concerns in the management of patients with severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Coagulation disorders in COVID-19 patients with cardiac injury have not been characterized. Methods: We analyzed the data of five COVID-19 patients with cardiac injury who had D-dimer surge (defined as a rapid increase in the D-dimer level in 72 h, from
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research