Publications by authors named "Amal Saidani"
A large proportion of patients with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) suffer from excessive coagulation activation and coagulopathy which predisposes them to a wide spectrum of thrombotic events including in situ pulmonary thrombosis, deep-vein thrombosis, and associated pulmonary embolism, as well as arterial thrombotic events. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) have also been reported but in a very small number of cases. This report aims to increase awareness about CVST as a potential neurological thromboembolic complication in patients with coronavirus disease.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a variety of unusual respiratory complications, including a rare condition called spontaneous pneumomediastinum, as illustrated in a case report of a 73-year-old male patient.
- The patient presented with severe respiratory distress and was diagnosed with COVID-19 based on RT-PCR testing; his symptoms included chilling and low blood oxygen levels, leading to a diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- After treatment with oxygen therapy, heparin, and dexamethasone, the patient experienced worsening symptoms on day 10, developing pneumomediastinum, but ultimately recovered without long-term lung issues, highlighting the need for healthcare professionals to recognize the various manifestations of COVID-19.