Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Covid-19 Pneumonia: A Case Series and Update

Abstract

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 is associated with lots of complications. Pulmonary thromboembolism is a rare complication of pneumonia that is showing a rising trend in the context of COVID-19. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the CTPA findings in 3 patients of pulmonary thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. The patients had varying involvement of pulmonary arteries. We also provide and update on the published literature on covid pulmonary embolism in 2023. CONCLUSIONS: Pulmonary embolism can complicate Covid-19 pneumonia and lead to poorer prognosis. Hence, the correct diagnosis is imperative as prompt antithrombotic therapy can significantly reduce mortality and morbidity. There have been updates on pulmonary embolism in Covid-19 patients especially in late 2022 to early 2023 and they have been presented in this study.