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Acute thrombotic vascular events complicating influenza-associated pneumonia

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: A 58-year-old man with previous myocardial infarction presented to our hospital with fever, cough, and dyspnea. PCR testing with nasopharyngeal swabs confirmed influenza virus infection, and enhanced computed tomography and transthoracic echocardiography revealed bilateral ground-glass opacities and consolidation, deep venous thrombosis, acute pulmonary artery embolism, and acute arterial embolism that appeared to originate from thrombus in the left ventricle. Combination of a neuraminidase inhibitor, antibiotics, an anticoagulant, and anti-platelet agent improved these complications; however, amputation of the patient's right foot was required. Because influenza can cause vascular events, physicians should pay attention to this complication in patients with influenza-associated pneumonia.

Source: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100884

Authors: Takashi Ishiguro, Keisuke Matsuo, Shinya Fujii, Noboru Takayanagi

Institution: Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center

Language: English

Topic: Influenza Virus Research Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600