Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Study: Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face clot risks

Study: Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face clot risks

A study published in the journal Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis found hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing serious blood clots, especially the sickest patients. Those who were critically ill or in intensive care had the highest risk for clots, with 23% of COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit developing deep vein thrombosis, while DVT prevalence overall among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was 14%.

Full Story: HealthDay News (10/6) 


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