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Why Blood Thinners?

When COVID-19 first emerged, it thought the illness is the typical respiratory disease causing symptoms such as fever , dry cough and potentially lungs infection and build up of fluid in the lung making difficult to breathe.However, 30-70 per cent of Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care units developed blood clots. 
These rates of blood clotting appear to be much higher than what is expected when compared with people who are hospitalised for reasons other than Covid-19

Pulmonary Embolism

Blood clots in the veins often present in the legs as deep vein thrombosis and are dislodged into the lungs, which is called a pulmonary embolism.Around one in four Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care will develop a pulmonary embolism, where an artery in the lungs gets blocked.Arterial blood clots associated with Covid-19 can lead to strokes, including in younger patients, with potentially devastating outcomes.In addition, Covid-19 appears to cause tiny blood clots that can block small vessels in the lungs. These “micro” blood clots may be a key reason why patients with Covid-19 often have very low oxygen levels.Likewise, elevated markers of blood clotting are associated with an increased risk of admission to the intensive care unit and a worse prognosis overall.

Blood thinners are medications taken orally or intravenously (through a vein) to prevent a blood clot. 2 Types:
  • Anti platelet drugs: Some blood thinners thin the blood to keep blood cells from sticking together in the veins and arteries.
  • Anticoagulant drugs: Others prevent blood clots by increasing the amount of time it takes for blood clots to form.

Common Blood Thinners


  1. Examples of anti platelet drugs are: Aspirin, Clopidogrel (Plavix), Dipyridamole (Persantine),Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
  2. Example of anticoagulant drugs are: Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), Enoxaparin (Lovenox), Heparin

  Should a Person Take An Aspirin In COVID- 19?


No, it is not advisable to take aspirin or any other medicine without visiting the doctors.There is no evidence blood thinners are required to prevent blood clots for people with mild Covid-19 who are isolating at home.




Side Effects of Blood Thinners

Excessive bleeding is the most common reaction. It can occur in a variety of ways, including: heavy periods, bloody or discolored urine, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from a cut Other side effects include Dizziness, Muscle weakness, hair loss, rashes

Conclusion

Understanding of Covid-19 and how the coronavirus attacks the body continues to rapidly evolve. Researchers from around the world are publishing data almost daily. However, not all of this research has been peer reviewed. Doctors are optimistic and hope clinical studies currently under way will show rigorous strategies for prevention and treatment of blood clotting will help to reduce severity and improve survival of patients with Covid-19.

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