Risk stratification and prognostic value of prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time among COVID-19 patients.
Esayas TekleYemataw GelawMulat DagnewAschalew GelawMarkos NegashEyuel KassaSegenet M BizunehDessalew WudinehFikir AsriePublished in: PloS one (2022)
Prolonged baseline PT was observed in severe COVID-19 patients. Prolonged baseline PT was also predicted to worsen prognosis. An increase from the baseline PT was associated with worsen prognosis. Therefore, PT can be used as a risk stratification and prognostic marker in COVID-19 patients.
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