Coagulopathy is one of the most significant prognostic factors in patients with COVID-19 and is associated with increased mortality and admission to critical care. Most commonly observed coagulopathy in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (COVID-19-associated coagulopathy) is characterized by increased D-dimer and fibrinogen levels. 71% of patients who did not survive hospitalization reported to have developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) compared to 0.6% of survivors.
studying the detailed coagulation screen and second line coagulation parameters including
both thrombophilia screen and other acute phase coagulation factors.
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients with COVID 19 positive by RT- PCR
Exclusion Criteria:
- no exclusions
Assiut University Hospitals
Assiut, Egypt