Percutaneous Revascularization for COVID-19 Induced Spontaneous Arterial Thrombosis. Journal Article

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Authors: Aasen, M; Blecha, M
Article Title: Percutaneous Revascularization for COVID-19 Induced Spontaneous Arterial Thrombosis.
Abstract: The optimal management strategy of acute limb ischemia in non-ventilated patients with COVID-19 is uncertain. We propose that non-ventilated patients who develop COVID-19 related spontaneous arterial thrombosis with associated limb threat may be best suited with percutnaeous revascularization to achieve limb salvage. Herein we describe 5 cases of patients who had severely threatened limbs with complete thrombosis of all 3 tibial arteries who were treated with percutaneous revascularization. All 5 patients were felt to be facing inevitable amputation without revascularization should they survive their COVID hospitalization. We were able to achieve limb salvage in all 5 patients selected for therapy, although 2 ultimately succumbed to respiratory failure.
Journal Title: Vascular and endovascular surgery
ISSN: 1938-9116; 1538-5744
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2021