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CRP and D-dimer
My mother, 55 has been Covid Positive for 9 days now. Her D dimer came out as 0.19 and CRP as 23.41. She does not have cough or breathlessness. Fever is intermittent and not very high (100). She has a history of DVT and Pulmonary Thrombo Embolism.
Considering above test report values, is there immediate concern/ need for hospitalisation?
How frequently should these tests be repeated from here on?
Any other test to be done?
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Crp is high suggest severity of infection,d dimer is normal but she will need anticoagulant prophylaxis after consultation and detailed evaluation
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You need the detailed evaluation for her, SP02, BP, SUGAR included. You have to get the CBC done as well.
As she already has DVT n throbo-embolism, COVID is known to further increases the clotting chances. Anticoagulation therapy might be needed.
What all medications she is having right now?
Next Steps
Consider consultation for the detailed evaluation and management
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CRP is an indicator for severity of Covid. Repeat the investigation and if its still increasing, you might need to get her admitted as the current CRP level is slightly high.
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Hello,
Considering her age and the raised inflammatory markers, you need to get a few more investigations done like CBC to check for platelets and N/L ratio, LFT and RFT. She needs proper monitoring of spo2 and has to maintain hydration.
Does she have any other comorbidities?
Diabetes, HTN? That also needs to be monitored.
Kindly share the prescription and feel free to consult personally.
A few more medications may have to be added as CRP is raised.
Next Steps
monitoring spo2, bp, blood sugar
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May need a few more medications. kindly contact and share the prescription if possible.
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