Background: ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) presents a healthcare burden in the United States. However, STEMI patients with COVID-19 have elevated in-hospital mortality. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for COVID-19 patients with STEMI is debated. We aimed to compare hospitalized STEMI patients with and without COVID-19, using a national database to understand the impact [...]

Background: More frequently, clinicians encounter patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 (defined as patients whose oxygen saturation remains above 94% on room air)1 in the hospital setting.2 These patients may have acquired COVID-19 in the hospital or have tested positive for COVID-19 while presenting to the hospital for another condition.3 Many of these patients are high risk [...]

Case Presentation: CASE PRESENTATIONA 78-year-old male with a medical history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia presented with a two-year history of anosmia and ageusia, significantly affecting his quality of life. These symptoms began shortly after a presumed COVID-19 infection, initially attributed to post-viral sequelae. Despite multiple interventions, including evaluation by otolaryngology and use [...]

Case Presentation: A 77-year-old male with a PMH of atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia presented for a mechanical fall. He endorsed generalized malaise, subjective fevers, chills and fatigue days prior to the event. He denied any headache, cough or shortness of breath. On physical exam, he was febrile and [...]

Case Presentation: A 25-year-old male with a past medical history of well-controlled Celiac disease presented to the hospital with fever and altered mental status after a wellness check was initiated by a family member. The patient was feeling unwell over the past week with fatigue, headache, sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea. On presentation he was [...]

Case Presentation: A 72-year-old woman with breast cancer treated with lumpectomy and radiation in 2021, diverticulosis diagnosed by colonoscopy in 2018, and recent dental work, presented to the emergency department with cough, congestion, diarrhea, dizziness, and an episode of near-syncope. Two days prior to presentation she tested positive for COVID-19 and was prescribed nirmatrelvir / [...]

Case Presentation: A 61-year-old, non-smoking, white female with history of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) twice, and long COVID syndrome, presented with progressively worsening dyspnea over the last five months. She was repeatedly diagnosed with pneumonia and treated with antibiotics and steroids without relief prior to hospital presentation. Workup in the hospital revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis, but [...]

Case Presentation: A 48 year-old woman with a past medical history of prediabetes presented with a one-week history of confusion, cough, and fever. She was lethargic with slurred speech on admission and intubated for airway protection in the Emergency Department. A few hours after admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), her respiratory PCR returned [...]