Syncope: A Very Atypical Presentation of COVID-19

Richard D. Shih, Paul M. Louis, Scott M. Alter, Patrick G. Hughes, Joshua J. Solano and Lisa M. Clayton
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Richard D. Shih: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, USA
Paul M. Louis: Bethesda Hospital East, USA
Scott M. Alter: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, USA
Patrick G. Hughes: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, USA
Joshua J. Solano: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, USA
Lisa M. Clayton: Florida Atlantic University

European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2020, vol. 2, issue 6

Abstract: Possible COVID-19 patients have presented commonly to United States Emergency Departments. Patients presenting with cough, fever and shortness of breath are easy to identify as suspected cases. Unfortunately, not all COVID-19 patients present this way. Atypical presentations are a risk factor for healthcare worker (HCW) transmission of this disease. In this case report we describe the unusual case of COVID-19 presenting as syncope without any other risk factors. HCWs need to be aware of atypical COVID-19 presentations and to maintain proper use of personal protective equipment.

Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemic; Syncope; Heathcare worker transmission; Viral pandemic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.6.547

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