Unheralded Lower limb threatening ischemia in a COVID-19 patient

Abstract

Acute thromboembolic events appear to be frequent in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. We report a case of an intubated patient, who developed a threatening lower limb ischemia. Intra-arterial fibrinolysis and intravenous heparin infusion did not lead to complete recanalization of the tibial arteries, which were successfully treated by surgical embolectomy.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• SARS-CoV-2 infection
• Acute limb ischemia
• Thrombosis