Open AccessCOVID-19 #StayAtHome Restrictions and Deep Vein Thrombosis: Case Report
Author(s) -
Edna Blum,
Youssef S Abdelwahed,
Eileen Spieß,
Ursula Mueller-Werdan,
David M. Leistner,
Amrina Rosada
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
interactive journal of medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1929-073X
DOI - 10.2196/23443
Subject(s) - pandemic , social distance , isolation (microbiology) , social isolation , covid-19 , medicine , deep vein , public health , thrombosis , limiting , intensive care medicine , adverse effect , surgery , nursing , disease , mechanical engineering , psychiatry , infectious disease (medical specialty) , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , engineering
Background The COVID-19 pandemic triggered countermeasures like #StayAtHome initiatives, which have changed the whole world. Despite the success of such initiatives in limiting the spread of COVID-19 to #FlattenTheCurve, physicians are now confronted with the adverse effects of the current restrictive pandemic management strategies and social distancing measures. Objective We aim to draw attention to the particular importance and magnitude of what may be the adverse effects of COVID-19–related policies. Methods We herein report a case of an otherwise healthy 84-year-old woman with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to COVID-19–related directives. #StayAtHome policies and consequential social isolation have diminished our patient’s social life and reduced her healthy movement behaviors. The patient spent long hours in a seated position while focusing on the intensive flow of media information regarding the pandemic. Results Reduced mobility due to preventive social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic was the only identified cause of the DVT. Conclusions While evaluating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and governmentally implemented containment measures, including social isolation and mobility reduction, adverse events should be considered. Digital approaches might play a crucial role in supporting public health.