Cardiac Tamponade, Sever Hypothyroidism and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) with COVID-19 Infection

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, le...

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Published inJournal Of The Saudi Heart Association Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 71 - 76
Main Authors Al-Kaf, Fahmi A, Al Garni, Turki A, Al-Harbi, Nahes, Sandokji, Hassan, Samargandy, Sondos
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Saudi Arabia Saudi Heart Association 01.01.2021
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Case Report
COVID-19
Pericarditis
Hypothyroidism
Tocilizumab
ARDS
Tamponade
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Summary: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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ISSN:1016-7315
2212-5043
DOI:10.37616/2212-5043.1235