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Hi, My mom tested positive for covid in the month of January. Already she has lungs problem so her pulmonary artery,right atrium and ventricle grossly dilated. Now she is in recovery stage.. but now, she has swelling in left leg.. could u guide me?
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Covid causes increased blood clotting in the vessels
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Colour Doppler of both legs and Echo
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Better get her admitted Need to know much more details ans all reports
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