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Open Access 01-12-2020 | COVID-19 | Research Letter

Incidence and mortality of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Shu-Chen Liao, Shih-Chieh Shao, Yih-Ting Chen, Yung-Chang Chen, Ming-Jui Hung

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2020

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains an increasing global pandemic, with significant morbidity and mortality. Severe complications of COVID-19 associated with coagulation changes, mainly characterized by increased D-dimer and fibrinogen levels with higher thrombosis risk, in particular pulmonary embolism (PE), have been reported recently [1]. However, the epidemiology of PE among COVID-19 patients is currently only based on small case series and retrospective studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis addresses this gap in knowledge, facilitating first-line healthcare providers’ understanding of PE incidence and mortality in COVID-19. …

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Title: Incidence and mortality of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shu-Chen Liao
Shih-Chieh Shao
Yih-Ting Chen
Yung-Chang Chen
Ming-Jui Hung
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: COVID-19
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03175-z

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