Aortic Thrombosis in the Course of Covid-19 Disease; Two Rare Cases

Cora A. R., Celik E., KARADEM K. B.

ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, vol.73, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 73
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.02.007
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Acute aortic thrombosis and floating aortailiac thrombus are infrequent clinical conditions with high morbidity and mortality rates. It was observed that; SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) caused a hyperinflammation and hyperimmune state and these conditions can result in a hypercoagulation and eventually thrombotic events might occur.