Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Aug 2020
Comparative StudyIncidence of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can lead to systemic coagulation activation and thrombotic complications. ⋯ The observed risk for VTE in COVID-19 is high, particularly in ICU patients, which should lead to a high level of clinical suspicion and low threshold for diagnostic imaging for DVT or PE. Future research should focus on optimal diagnostic and prophylactic strategies to prevent VTE and potentially improve survival.