Coagulation dysfunction in COVID-19 : The interplay between inflammation, viral infection and the coagulation system

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COVID-19 is a new pandemic, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-Cov2) infection and characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Inflammation and the innate immune system have been recently recognized as pivotal players in the most severe forms, characterized by significantly elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In this setting, several studies have also reported the presence of abnormalities in coagulation parameters and platelets count, possibly identifying a subgroup of patients with poor prognosis. Some reports of full-blown thromboembolic events are emerging. Among the possible mechanisms underlying coagulation dysfunction, the so-called "cytokine storm" seems to play a pivotal role. Other candidate factors include virus-specific mechanisms, related to the virus interaction with renin angiotensin system (RAS) and the fibrinolytic pathway, but also comorbidities affecting these patients. Coagulation dysfunction is therefore a candidate risk factor for adverse outcomes in COVID-19 and should be carefully addressed in clinical practice.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:46

Enthalten in:

Blood reviews - 46(2021) vom: 28. März, Seite 100745

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lazzaroni, Maria Grazia [VerfasserIn]
Piantoni, Silvia [VerfasserIn]
Masneri, Stefania [VerfasserIn]
Garrafa, Emirena [VerfasserIn]
Martini, Giuliana [VerfasserIn]
Tincani, Angela [VerfasserIn]
Andreoli, Laura [VerfasserIn]
Franceschini, Franco [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Coagulation
Inflammation
Journal Article
Review
SARS-CoV2
Thrombosis

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Date Completed 17.03.2021

Date Revised 24.10.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.blre.2020.100745

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NLM314412166