Thrombosis of the vasa vasorum of the large and medium size pulmonary artery and vein leads to pulmonary thromboembolism in COVID-19
Hubert Daisley; Oneka Acco; Martina Daisley; Dennecia George; Lilly Paul; Errol James; Arlene Rampersad; Farhaana Narinesingh; Ornella Humphrey; Johann Daisley; Melissa Nathan
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Submitted date:
03/01/2024
Accepted date:
04/06/2024
Publication date:
05/22/2024
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