Fatal Retroperitoneal Hematoma Associated with Covid-19 Prophylactic Anticoagulation Protocol

Radiology Case Reports. 2021
Abstract
Due to the association between Covid-19 and thromboembolic events, there has been a surge in anticoagulation use during the pandemic based on evolving guidelines for management of hospitalized Covid-19 patients Spontaneous soft tissue hematoma (SSTH) can be a severe complication of anticoagulation Herein we present a fatal case of severe SSTH secondary to anticoagulant therapy in a 67kg 81-year-old female with chronic kidney disease who was admitted to the hospital with Covid-19 pneumonia There is currently no evidence of mortality benefit among Covid-19 patients on high-dose anticoagulation In the future we hope that practitioners will consider the bleeding risks of anticoagulation and consider patients’ age, weight and renal function when determining prophylactic anticoagulation regimens in Covid-19 patients
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