COVID-19 Related Coagulopathy : What is Known Up to Now

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been a global challenge. The complicated forms of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19) can evolve to multiple-organ failure, including several coagulopathies related to a sudden worsening of respiratory status. This article aimed to review studies about hematological and hemostatic laboratory disorders directly related to COVID-19 and to discuss how SARS-CoV- 2 causes these abnormalities. The coagulation cascade model is associated with both COVID- 19 and pulmonary involvement. Laboratory changes are relevant to evaluate the coagulation state - D-dimer, prothrombin time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), platelet count and fibrinogen. Pregnant women and patients in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) need special attention. Prophylactic interventions for COVID-19 coagulopathy should consider patients at risk for thrombotic events and potential contraindications. The mechanisms exerted by SARS-CoV-2 that impairs hemostatic balance include endothelial injury, inflammation, and activation of the immune and complement systems. For diagnosis of coagulopathy, mainly D-dimer, but also PT, APTT and FDP, should be evaluated in COVID-19 patients. Intervention possibilities vary between low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and Unfractionated Heparin (UFH). Until now, there is sufficient evidence that acutely-ill patients with risk factors for coagulopathies will benefit from thrombophylaxis during hospitalization and post-discharge, but not all patients.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

Enthalten in:

Current medicinal chemistry - 28(2021), 21 vom: 31., Seite 4207-4225

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Pena, Ana Luísa Batista [VerfasserIn]
Oliveira, Rafael Arantes [VerfasserIn]
Severo, Renata Gomes [VerfasserIn]
Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9005-49-6
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Angiotensin-convertingenzyme 2
COVID-19
Coagulation
Coagulopathy
Heparin
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
Journal Article
Review
SARS-CoV-2.

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Date Completed 19.07.2021

Date Revised 31.05.2022

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2174/0929867327666201005112231

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM315901616