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Syncope: A Very Atypical Presentation of COVID-19

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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)

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.

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  • Richard D. Shih & Paul M. Louis & Scott M. Alter & Patrick G. Hughes & Joshua J. Solano & Lisa M. Clayton, 2020. "Syncope: A Very Atypical Presentation of COVID-19," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(6), November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:2:y:2020:i:6:id:40547
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.6.547
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