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Deep vein thrombosis in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia-affected patients within standard care units: Exploring a submerged portion of the iceberg

2020; Elsevier BV; Volume: 194; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.thromres.2020.08.008

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Francesca Pizzolo, A. Rigoni, Sergio De Marchi, Simonetta Friso, Elisa Tinazzi, Giulia Sartori, Filippo Stefanoni, Francesca Nalin, Martina Montagnana, Sara Pilotto, Michèle Milella, Anna Maria Azzini, Evelina Tacconelli, Giacomo Marchi, Domenico Girelli, Oliviero Olivieri, Nicola Martinelli,

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

•An association between COVID-19 and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is now recognized.•The prevalence of VTE is high in COVID-19 patients hospitalized in standard care units.•The prevalence of VTE is high even though thromboprophylaxis and in patients estimated at low risk.•A high index of suspicion for VTE is crucial in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.