Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Thromboembolic Complications in COVID-19: Report of the National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands
- Matthijs Oudkerk
- Harry Roger Buller
- Dirkjan Kuijpers
- Nick van Es
- Sytse F. Oudkerk
- Theresa C. McLoud
- Diederik A M P J Gommers
- Jaap van Dissel
- HCHugo Ten Cate
- Edwin J.R. van Beek
Radiology · 2020 · Radiological Society of North America
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Abstract
A potential link between mortality, d-dimer values, and a prothrombotic syndrome has been reported in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. The National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands asked a group of radiology and vascular medicine experts to provide guidance for the imaging work-up and treatment of these important complications. This report summarizes evidence for thromboembolic disease, potential diagnostic and preventive actions, and recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection.