Background: Of the many complications associated with COVID-19 infection, hypercoagulable states with subsequent thrombosis are some of the most feared implications. When trying to uncover a potential relationship between COVID-19 infection and risk for cerebrovascular ischemic events, knowing whether there is an increased risk for these events in those with other respiratory viral pathogens at […]

Background: COVID-19 cases first emerged in China in December 2019. An air of fear and anxiety engulfed the globe as it rapidly spread across borders affecting the entire human race. Media outlets started reporting information containing rising death tolls and horrific visuals generating a global hysteria(1). Stress is a well-known trigger for acute coronary syndromes […]

Case Presentation: 56-year-old woman presented with fluctuating sensorium for 5 days and left side weakness of one day duration. She has past medical history of hypothyroidism and hyperlipidemia. Her home medications included levothyroxine and atorvastatin. She received two doses of mRNA-1273 vaccine, with first dose being around 12 weeks before presentation and second dose 8 […]

Case Presentation: A 46-year-old white male with a history of prior MI (at age 37) presented to ED with left-sided weakness, facial droop, and decreased left-arm sensation. He did not have a history of obesity, hypertension, smoking, excess alcohol consumption, or hyperlipidemia but had a family history of a sister who had a stroke in […]

Case Presentation: A 35-year-old man presented to ED with sudden onset weakness on left hand. He denied fever, dizziness, headache, and similar symptoms in the past. He doesn’t take any medication. He had upper respiratory symptoms two weeks ago and resolved. He has not received influenza and COVID-19 vaccine. Examination showed diminished power (4/5) in […]