NYMC Faculty Publications
A Rare Case of Co-Occurrence of Pulmonary Embolism and Left Ventricular Thrombus in a Patient with COVID-19.
Journal Title
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
First Page
2050313X20974534
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
11-16-2020
Department
Medicine
Abstract
The global pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has caused significant morbidity and mortality, not only causing devastating lung injury but also has an enormous effect on the cardiovascular system. The hypercoagulable state associated with coronavirus 2019 plays a major role in the disease manifestation. Venous thromboembolism including pulmonary embolism remains the most common thrombotic manifestation of the disease as compared to arterial thrombosis. Nonetheless, the co-occurrence of both venous and arterial thrombosis in a coronavirus 2019 patient, to our knowledge, has rarely been reported. Herein, we are presenting a case of co-occurrence of left ventricular thrombosis with pulmonary embolism in the setting of coronavirus 2019 with successful treatment with apixaban.
Recommended Citation
Farouji, I., Chan, K. H., Abanoub, R., Guron, G., Slim, J., & Suleiman, A. (2020). A Rare Case of Co-Occurrence of Pulmonary Embolism and Left Ventricular Thrombus in a Patient with COVID-19.. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 8, 2050313X20974534. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X20974534
