Emerging evidence shows that severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be complicated by a significant coagulopathy, that likely manifests in the form of both microthrombosis and VTE. This recognition has led to the urgent need for practical guidance regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE…
SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients present with coagulation disorders and marked susceptibility to thrombosis. However, the exact prevalence of DVT has been poorly investigated while the risk seems increased in ICU patients. Therefore, we decided to perform routine duplex ultrasound examination of the lower limb veins systematically, in order to administer appropriate anticoagulation in all intubated and mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia…
There is an urgent need to identify patients at high risk during the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID- 19) pandemic. Whether a history of stroke is associated with increased severity of disease or mortality is unknown…
In the very last days of the year 2019a new virus of the coronavirus family, named Sars-Cov-2 was identified as responsible for the outbreak of cases of human pneumonia in Wuhan, China, a condition named Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19). This virus displayed a rapid worldwide spread, with rates significantly higher and with much more severe clinical manifestations than those of seasonal influenza virus…
The outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with symptoms that mimic bronchitis and other chest infections has created a need for quick diagnosis to prevent disease spread. Traditionally, computed tomography (CT) has been used as the primary method to identify infection and staging of the virus…
When caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), especially when involved in procedures that generate aerosol, personal protective equipment (PPE) with full-body coverage is recommended…
The diagnostic medical sonography profession is comprised of specialties in abdominal, breast, cardiac, obstetrics, gynecology, musculoskeletal, pediatric, phlebology, vascular, and other emerging clinical areas. These diverse areas of sonography all use ultrasound as the primary technology in their daily work…