COULD BLOOD THINNERS BE A LIFE SAVING TREATMENT FOR COVID-19?

  • Introduction-- To save the world from the pandemic,researchers from all over the world are working day in and day out to find the cure of the pandemic Amid this,researchers are counting on blood thinners.
  • WHY Blood Thinners - when covid-19 first emerged ,it was thought the illness was a typical respiratory disease causing symptoms such as fever,sore throat,dry cough,and potentially lung infection
  • However,30-70% of covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care units developed blood clots ..
  • These rates of blood clotting appear to be much higher than what is expected when compared with people who are hospitalised for reasons other than covid-19.
  • PULMONARY EMBOLISM....?
  • Blood clots in the veins often present in the legs as deep vein thrombosis and dislodged into the lungs,which is called a pulmonary embolism. Around one in four covid-19patiens admitted to intensive care will develope PE
  • Aterial blood clots.. Associated with covid-19 can lead to strokes,including in younger patients,with potentially devastating outcomes.
  • In addition,covid-19 appears to cause tiny blood clots that can block small vessels in the lungs. These "micro" blood clots may be a key reason why patients with covid-19 often have very low oxygen levels.
  • BLOOD THINNERS TYPE....
  • 1.Antiplatelet drugs: some blood thinners thin the blood to keep blood cells from sticking together in the veins and arteries.examples- Aspirin,clopidogrel(plavix),Dipyridamole(persantine),Ticlopidine(Ticlid).
  • 2. Anticoagulant drugs : others prevent blood clots by increasing the amount of time it takes for blood clots to form..Examples-- Warfarin(coumadin,jantoven),Enoxaparin (lovenox),Heparin.
  • QUANTITY OF BLOOD THINNERS...
  • Blood thinners must be taken exactly as directed.when you don't take enough, the medication won't be as effective.taking too much can lead to severe bleeding.
  • EFFECTIVENESS OF BLOOD THINNERS IN COVID-19..
  • However, this finding has to be confirmed before the higher does can be generally recommended. Fortunately several research studies are underway in Europe ,the UK and elsewhere to test and answer this question definitive
  • SHOULD A PERSON TAKE AN ASPIRIN IN COVID-19??
  • No,it is not advisable to take aspirin or any other medicine without visiting the doctors..there is no evidence blood thinners are required to prevent blood clots for people with mild covid-19 who are isolating at home.
  • SIDE EFFECTS OF BLOOD THINNERS ..
  • Excessive bleeding is the most common reaction ..it can occur in a variety of ways ,including: heavy periods, bloody or discoloured urine,nosebleeds,bleeding gums,prolonged bleeding from a cut.
  • CONCLUSION...
  • Understanding of covid-19 and how the coronavirus attacks the body continues to rapidly evolve.researchers from around the world are publishing data almost daily..however,not all of this research has been peer reviewed.
  • Doctors are optimistic and hope clinical studies currently under way will show rigorous strategies for prevention and treatment of blood clotting will help to reduce severity and improve survival of patients with covid19
  • Guys,the blog is full of big ideas regarding Blood thinners treatments. See you in the next time with another blogs.till then happy bottom line thinking and practicing unselfish thinking bye-bye..

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