Inflammation can also cause blood clots, which doctors believe may be a common denominator spanning several complications. About 5% of Covid-19 patients develop them, according to a study of 221 patients in China. Thrombosis is the medical term for blood clots that form in blood vessels. Blood clots in capillaries may prevent blood from getting to the kidneys, said Dr. Rao, of Columbia. In a span of two weeks, Mount Sinai treated five Covid-19 patients under age 50 who had experienced a major stroke.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 09, 2020 11:03 UTC