A trio of infectious diseases and pulmonary embolism: A developing world ’s reality

Conclusion: This scenario is relevant in low to middle-income countries. The utilisation of a raised D-Dimer in the setting of all four coexisting conditions in arriving at a definite diagnosis remains uncertain. We noted that despite our index patient being on thrombo-prophylaxis, she developed PE highlighting the need for increased vigilance in all COVID-19 patients, even those on prophylactic anticoagulation.
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research