Journal of Hematology, ISSN 1927-1212 print, 1927-1220 online, Open Access |
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Editorial
Volume 9, Number 1-2, April 2020, pages 1-4
Abnormal Hemostatic Parameters and Risk of Thromboembolism Among Patients With COVID-19 Infection
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Table
Parameters | COVID-19 DIC | Acute (decompensated) DIC | Chronic (compensated) DIC |
---|---|---|---|
DIC: disseminated intravascular coagulation; PT: prothrombin time; aPTT: activated partial thromboplastin time. | |||
Platelet count | Normal or reduced | Reduced | Variable |
PT | Normal or prolonged | Prolonged | Normal |
aPTT | Normal or prolonged | Prolonged | Normal |
Thrombin time | Normal or prolonged | Prolonged | Normal to slightly prolonged |
Plasma fibrinogen | Elevated | Reduced | Normal to elevated |
Plasma factor VIII | Elevated | Reduced | Normal |
Fibrin degradation products | Elevated | Elevated | Elevated |
D-dimer | Elevated | Elevated | Elevated |