Incidence of thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kochawan BoonyawatPichika ChantrathammachartPawin NumthavajNithita NanthatantiSithakom PhusantiAngsana PhuphuakratPimjai NiparuckPantep Angchaisuksiri

Published in: Thrombosis journal (2020)

The incidence of VTE in COVID-19 patients was higher in the ICU setting than in the non-ICU setting, and also significantly higher in studies that incorporated the CUS screening protocol. The incidence of ATE in the ICU setting was low. VTE prophylactic measures should be given to all hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
venous thromboembolism
risk factors
sars cov
mechanical ventilation
coronavirus disease
randomized controlled trial
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation