A Systematic Review of Arterial Dissections in COVID-19 Patients.

INTRODUCTION

COVID-19 is often seen presenting with a myriad of signs and symptoms of multiorgan dysfunction including arterial dissection.

METHODS

Various theories have been proposed such as endothelial dysfunction triggered by hyperinflammatory response that results in rupture of atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent dissection.

RESULTS

However, the exact incidence is unknown and only case reports and case series have been published till date.

CONCLUSION

Here we carried out a systematic analysis of published case reports/series related to dissection of the aorta, coronary, cerebral, vertebral, cervical, renal, and splanchnic arteries.