Abstract:Lack of efficacy: case reportA 64-year-old man exhibited lack of efficacy during empirical treatment with heparin for pulmonary embolism. * The man, who had a history of hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and smoking, was diagnosed with COVID-19. He was hospitalised and was placed on high flow nasal cannula. He subsequently started receiving off-label treatment with dexamethasone 6mg. He also received empirical treatment with IV heparin drip [dosage not stated] due to concerns of pulmonary emb… Show more
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