Individuals with protein s deficiency and pulmonary embolism history may be at higher risk for severe covid-19 due to increased coagulation. — Whalespan
Individuals with protein s deficiency and pulmonary embolism history may be at higher risk for severe covid-19 due to increased coagulation.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“Coagulopathy from the cytokine storm is being reported commonly, with a spike in D-dimer. There’s little known about cytokine storms and S deficiency. Im no MD, but I would think increased coagulation would be riskier for severe COVID-19 cases.”