The researchers found that abnormal blood clotting occurs in coronavirus patients with severe COVID-19 infection leads to micro-clots within the lungs that contributes to death of some patients LONDON : Clinician-scientists have found that Irish patients admitted to hospital with severe coronavirus (COVID-19) infection are experiencing abnormal blood clotting that contributes to death in some patients.
The research team from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland found that abnormal blood clotting occurs in Irish patients with severe COVID-19 infection, causing micro-clots within the lungs.
According to the study, they also found that Irish patients with higher levels of blood clotting activity had a significantly worse prognosis and