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Practical guidance for the prevention of thrombosis and management of coagulopathy and disseminated intravascular coagulation of patients infected with COVID-19
ISTH Academy. 05/21/20; 9449 Label: External COVID-19 Resources

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Background
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), is a highly contagious disease that appeared in Wuhan, Hubei province of China in December 2019. It has now spread to multiple countries through infected persons travelling mainly by air. Most of the infected patients have mild symptoms including fever, fatigue and cough. But in severe cases, patients can progress rapidly and develop the acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, metabolic acidosis and coagulopathy including a disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

International guidance is emerging and Thrombosis UK regularly updates and shares reviewed learning and approved guidance on how to manage thrombotic risk, coagulopathy, and DIC in patients with COVID-19.

Disclaimer

Answers to questions about COVID-19 published herein are provided by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inc. (“ISTH”) for voluntary, informational use by providers in the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus crisis. This information does not constitute medical or legal advice, is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions, does not endorse products or therapies, recommend or mandate any particular course of medical care, and is not a statement of the standard of care. New evidence may emerge between the time information is developed and when it is published or read. The information is not comprehensive or continually updated. This information is not intended to substitute for the independent professional judgment of the treating provider in the context of treating the individual patient. ISTH provides this information on an “as is” basis, and makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the information, including but not limited to its completeness or accuracy. ISTH specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ISTH assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of this information or for any errors or omissions. Use of the information is subject to the complete ISTH website Terms of Use.

The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by ISTH of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. ISTH does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations nor does ISTH make any representation of their accuracy or completeness. Please contact those websites with any questions.
Background
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), is a highly contagious disease that appeared in Wuhan, Hubei province of China in December 2019. It has now spread to multiple countries through infected persons travelling mainly by air. Most of the infected patients have mild symptoms including fever, fatigue and cough. But in severe cases, patients can progress rapidly and develop the acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, metabolic acidosis and coagulopathy including a disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

International guidance is emerging and Thrombosis UK regularly updates and shares reviewed learning and approved guidance on how to manage thrombotic risk, coagulopathy, and DIC in patients with COVID-19.

Disclaimer

Answers to questions about COVID-19 published herein are provided by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inc. (“ISTH”) for voluntary, informational use by providers in the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus crisis. This information does not constitute medical or legal advice, is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions, does not endorse products or therapies, recommend or mandate any particular course of medical care, and is not a statement of the standard of care. New evidence may emerge between the time information is developed and when it is published or read. The information is not comprehensive or continually updated. This information is not intended to substitute for the independent professional judgment of the treating provider in the context of treating the individual patient. ISTH provides this information on an “as is” basis, and makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the information, including but not limited to its completeness or accuracy. ISTH specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ISTH assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of this information or for any errors or omissions. Use of the information is subject to the complete ISTH website Terms of Use.

The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by ISTH of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. ISTH does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations nor does ISTH make any representation of their accuracy or completeness. Please contact those websites with any questions.

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