Diagnosis, prevention, & treatment of thromboembolic complications in COVID-19: report of the National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands. Link to paper on RSNA, Radiology Authors Matthijs Oudkerk, Harry R Büller, Dirkjan Kuijpers, Nick van Es, Sytse F Oudkerk, Theresa C McLoud, Diederik Gommers, Jaap van Dissel, Hugo ten Cate, Edwin J van Beek Abstract A potential link between mortality, D-dimer values & a prothrombotic syndrome has been reported in patients with COVID-19 infection. The National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands asked a group of Radiology & Vascular Medicine experts to provide guidance for the imaging workup & treatment of these important complications. This report summarizes evidence for thromboembolic disease, potential diagnostic & preventive actions as well as recommendations for patients with COVID-19 infection. Related links Link to paper on RSNA, Radiology The National Institute for Public Health of the Netherlands Professor Edwin van Beek RSNA Press release BIR podcast 24 Apr 20. COVID-19 Press release Publication date 28 Apr, 2020
