Jakarta (ANTARA) – The medical team at the Sulianti Suroso Infectious Disease Hospital (RSPI) Jakarta is still studying cases of hypercoagulopathy or a condition characterized by an increased tendency to form blood clots in blood vessels in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection with the Omicron variant.
“We have standardized examinations and it is found that there is a hypercoagulopathy condition. Whether this is due to comorbidities or something else, we are studying it,” said Head of the Pinere Pokja RSPI Sulianti Suroso Pompini Agustina Sitompul in an event entitled “Preparedness for Omicron” which was followed through the RSPI YouTube channel. Sulianti Saroso in Jakarta, Thursday afternoon.
“This hypercoagulopathy can have an impact on the kidneys, lungs, heart, and others. We are currently studying it. There are several confirmed cases that have comorbidities and signs of hypercoagulopathy begin to appear,” he added.
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Pompini said that currently there have been 68 cases of Omicron infection in Indonesia and the majority of infections occurred in travelers from abroad. Only one patient had localized Omicron transmission.
RSPI Sulianti Saroso is currently treating patients who are suspected or confirmed to be infected with Omicron, and among them are patients who have no symptoms and have mild symptoms. Among the patients infected with Omicron, there are also those who have received two injections of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pompini explained that in general the symptoms experienced by patients infected with Omicron are not much different from those of COVID-19 patients who experience mild symptoms, including anosmia (impaired sense of smell), nasal congestion, and coughing.
“Until now what has not been found is a picture of pneumonia. Hopefully it doesn’t get there,” he said.
Pompini said that the medical team pays special attention to Omicron-infected patients who have co-morbidities even though they do not experience symptoms of illness.
Interventions carried out by the medical team on patients infected with Omicron include isolating patients in special rooms, providing multi-vitamins, providing psychological support, and conducting medical rehabilitation.
“What is unique at RSPI Sulianti Suroso is that we evacuate patients with a fast flow, without contamination by many health workers, and go straight to the patient isolation room,” said Pompini Agustina Sitompul.
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