Pulmonary emboli and COVID-19: an increased risk for all?

Conclusions: Our data is suggestive of a COVID-induced pro-thrombotic state which appears to be present even in those with mild-moderate disease. Our findings support a higher risk profile in those presenting with PE during the COVID pandemic and the presenting symptomatology suggests a need to recognise persistent, sub-acute breathlessness as a potential symptom of PE, rather than attributing it to uncomplicated COVID-19 recovery.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mclaren, K., Tiernan, J., Pass, M., Lithgow, A., Mirchandani, A., Tilliridou, V., Anderson, J., Page, A., Murchison, J., Dickinson, R. Tags: Pulmonary embolism Source Type: research