Coronary and cerebral thrombosis in a young patient after mild COVID-19 illness: a case report.
Lauren S RanardDavid J EngelAjay J KirtaneAmirali MasoumiPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
Recognition that mild COVID-19 can be complicated by subsequent cardiac injury and/or coagulopathy is important. As more people recover from this viral illness and return to normal activity levels, discussion among cardiac experts has begun regarding screening for occult myocardial injury in those who plan to resume competitive athletic activity. This case highlights the need for investigation regarding (i) the duration of thrombophilia after recovery from illness; (ii) the population that should receive thromboprophylaxis; and (iii) the duration of thromboprophylaxis therapy for COVID-19.