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Respiratory Medicine

Volume 169, August 2020, 106023
Respiratory Medicine

Short communication
D-dimer in patients infected with COVID-19 and suspected pulmonary embolism

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Abstract

Objective

To analyze the risk factors for pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients infected with COVID-19.

Methods

We conducted an observational, retrospective study. Patients with severe infection with COVID-19 and suspected PE were included.

Results

Patients with higher levels of D-dimer and those requiring intubation were at a higher risk of developing PE. Higher D-dimer levels were associated with a greater probability of PE 3, 6, 9 and 12 days after determining D-dimer levels with an OR of 1.7, 2.0, 2.4 and 2.4, respectively.

Conclusion

In conclusion, patients infected with COVID-19 requiring OTI with higher levels of D-dimer have an increased risk of developing PE.

Keywords

COVID-19
D-dimer
Pulmonary embolism

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