Difficulties of Managing Submassive and Massive Pulmonary Embolism in the Era of COVID-19. Journal Article


Authors: Marginean, A; Masic, D; Brailovsky, Y; Fareed, J; Darki, A
Article Title: Difficulties of Managing Submassive and Massive Pulmonary Embolism in the Era of COVID-19.
Abstract: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening manifestation of venous thromboembolic disease. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2, a novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), has been associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. We describe the therapeutic challenges of 3 patients presenting with PE and suspected or confirmed COVID-19. ().
Journal Title: JACC. Case reports
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2020