Delayed pulmonary embolism occurring sixmonths after a mild COVID infection: Acase report

Abstract

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a globally impactful disease. VenousThromboembolism (VTE), particularly pulmonary embolism is common in the acute stages. Occurrence afterinitial recovery remains rare. We report a 43-year-old man who was admitted following acute onset shortness ofbreath six months after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection. Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram revealed abilateral pulmonary embolism. No other risk factors for VTE were identified. This case report raises concern overa persistent pro-coagulopathy state caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus even after recovering from the initialinfection.

Keywords

• Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary embolus
• SARS-CoV-2