Accepted for/Published in: Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Date Submitted: Aug 12, 2020
Date Accepted: Dec 14, 2020
Date Submitted to PubMed: Jan 5, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic - #StayAtHome restrictions triggering deep vein thrombosis: a case report
ABSTRACT
Background:
COVID-19 pandemic has triggered countermeasures like #StayAtHome initiatives which have changed the whole world. Despite the remarkable success in containing the spread #FlattenTheCurve, surprisingly physicians are now confronted with adverse effects of the current restrictive pandemic management and social distancing.
Objective:
We herein report a case of an otherwise healthy 84-year-old woman with deep vein thrombosis due to COVID-19 related directives.
Methods:
#StayAtHome policies and consequential social isolation have diminished our patient’s social life and reduced her healthy movement behaviors. Long hours have been spent in a seated position, while all the time focusing on the intensive flow of media information regarding the pandemic.
Results:
No other cause for the DVT than reduced mobility due to preventive social isolation in COVID-19 pandemic was identified.
Conclusions:
While evaluating the effect of COVID-19 pandemic and governmentally installed containment measures including social isolation and mobility reduction, adverse events should be considered. Here, digital approaches might play a crucial role in supporting public health.
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