Prominent changes in blood coagulation of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Wuhan University · Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Background As the number of patients increases, there is a growing understanding of the form of pneumonia sustained by the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which has caused an outbreak in China. Up to now, clinical features and treatment of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 have been reported in detail. However, the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and coagulation has been scarcely addressed. Our aim is to investigate the blood coagulation function of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods In our study, 94 patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were admitted in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University. We prospectively collect blood coagulation data in these patients and in 40 healthy controls during…

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Fibrinogen
  • Coagulation
  • D-dimer
  • Prothrombin time
  • Internal medicine
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
  • Antithrombin
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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