Factors associated with positive thrombus findings at ultrasonography in COVID-19 ward patients who underwent imaging for suspected deep vein thrombosis under prophylactic anticoagulation
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY-VENOUS AND LYMPHATIC DISORDERS, vol.10, no.4, pp.811-817, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 10 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2022.02.012
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY-VENOUS AND LYMPHATIC DISORDERS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.811-817
- Keywords: COVID-19, Deep vein thrombosis, Doppler ultrasound, D-DIMER, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM
- Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is increased in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its presence is associated with worse outcomes. Ultrasound examination of patients with COVID-19 with a suspected DVT is challenging owing to concerns with disease transmission; the timely initiation of therapeutic anticoagulation is essential. This study aimed to identify patient factors associated with positive thrombus findings at ultrasound examination in patients with COVID-19 who underwent imaging for suspected DVT.