Cardiac Tamponade,Sever Hypothyroidism and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) with COVID-19 Infection |
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| Authors: | Fahmi A. AL-Kaf Turki A. AL Garni Nahes AL-Harbi Hassan Sandokji Sondos Samargandy |
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| Affiliation: | Adult Cardiology Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
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| Abstract: | A 21-years-old with Down syndrome presented with respiratory distress. Initial investigations revealed a cardiac tamponade. On further evaluation, he had positive coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), severe chest infection and severe hypothyroidism. He responded well to urgent pericardiocentesis, levothyroxine, hydrocortisone and tocilizumab. |
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| Keywords: | COVID-19 Hypothyroidism Tamponade ARDS Tocilizumab Pericarditis |
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