COVID ‐19 pneumonia with back pain: Presentation of an acute pulmonary embolism associated with novel coronavirus infection in an outpatient setting

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 80% of coronavirus infections were mild cases; hence, most cases will be managed in an outpatient setting. COVID ‐19 is associated with a hypercoagulable state; therefore, further research should be done on outpatient use of anticoagulation for VTE/PE prophylaxis in these patients. AbstractThe Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 80% of coronavirus infections were mild cases; hence, most cases will be managed in an outpatient setting. COVID ‐19 is associated with a hypercoagulable state; therefore, further research should be done on outpatient use of anticoagulation for VTE/PE prophylaxis in these patients.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - August 3, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kenyani Davis Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research