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Background: In a recent Poll on ACC.org. the questions related to coagulation abnormalities in COVID – 19 patients. As noted, most respondents use anticoagulation in COVID – 19 patients. In order of risk pulmonary emboli was the highest including both in-situ and traditional embolic events.
Key Points:
- Baseline coagulation profiles are often abnormal.
- Thrombotic events appear common
- Pulmonary emboli appear most common.
- Prophylactic anticoagulants may reduce the risk of thrombotic events.
- Paranjpe et al. reported significantly reduced mortality for ventilated patients with COVID-19 on anticoagulants (29.1%) versus 62.7% for those not receiving anticoagulation.
- Individualized decisions are important to minimize bleeding complications