ABSTRACT
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is known to cause a myriad of symptoms ranging from mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress. Since its discovery in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, the virus has caused a devastating worldwide pandemic. Although COVID-19 most commonly causes respiratory symptoms, complications such as hypercoagulability are now known to occur in some patients. In this case report, we present a COVID-19 patient that suffered a stroke and was found to have an aortic thrombus. In this case report, we discussed hypercoagulability, venous and arterial thrombosis in COVID-19 patients. We hope to highlight the importance of monitoring laboratory markers of hypercoagulability and thromboembolism symptoms in COVID-19 patients and encourage appropriate prophylaxis and treatment with anticoagulants when necessary. It is unclear whether or not a causal relationship exists given the nature of the syndrome. However, given the growing number of reported cases physicians should maintain awareness of this possible complication when evaluating COVID-19 patients.
ABSTRACT
We herein report a case of a 44-year old male patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who presented with acute mesenteric ischemia. Acute mesenteric ischemia presents with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation. The case consisted of features typical of acute mesenteric ischemia. The patient underwent laparotomy with resection of a gangrenous segment of the bowel. The radiological features of the injury along with the pathophysiology and management have been discussed.