Characteristics of Venous Thromboembolism in COVID-19 Patients: A Multicenter Experience from Northern Italy.

摘要: Background The liability of patients affected by novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to develop venous thromboembolic events is widely acknowledged. However, many particulars the interactions between two diseases are still unknown. This study aims outline main characteristics deep thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in COVID-19 patients, based on experience four high-volume hospitals Northern Italy. Methods All cases in-hospital undergoing duplex ultrasound (DUS) for clinically suspected DVT March 1st April 25th, 2020, were reviewed. Demographics clinical data all with confirmed recorded. Computed tomography angiographies same population also examined looking signs PE. Results Of 101 DUS performed, 42 positive DVT, 7 superficial thrombophlebitis, 24 PE, 8 which associated a DVT. Most had moderate (43.9%) or mild (16.9%) pneumonia. districts involved. Time onset varied greatly, but diagnosis was more frequent first weeks since acceptance (73.8%). PEs involved most distal vessels, two-thirds occurred absence recognizable Conclusions PE different aspects procoagulant activity they can arise regardless severity respiratory impairment. be involved, including arteries, where high number distribution thrombotic lesions without could hint primitive rather than embolism.