Hematologist Kim: those who have had COVID-19 in a mild form are not protected from thrombus formation
Hematologist of the highest category Diana Kim called a symptom of postcoid syndrome that is dangerous even for young Russians. She said in an interview with Sputnik radio that doctors call blood clotting disorders among the dangerous consequences of COVID-19.
Such a complication, according to her, can lead to thrombosis or stroke even months after the coronavirus. Even young people who have been ill in a mild form are not insured from an increase in blood density after COVID-19, the doctor warned.
“I had young patients who had a mild coronavirus infection, but after three months they had thrombosis. In particular, one of them suffered a stroke. That is, even those who have suffered mild COVID-19 are not protected from post-viral, post-clotting thrombus formation, “Kim said.
People who had problems before COVID-19 are also at increased risk. with vessels. If thrombus formation occurs in the brain, then there will be a stroke, the doctor explained. “Depending on the part of the brain, it can be either a fatal stroke, or with minimal consequences,” Kim clarified, adding that after suffering a coronavirus, anticoagulant therapy should be continued for three months, but they should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
The doctor concluded that the most reliable way to protect against coronavirus infection and its consequences is vaccination.