Misdiagnosis in the COVID-19 Era
Rayan Yousefzai, Arvind Bhimaraj
Abstract
We describe a patient who presented with respiratory failure, chest pain, and fever. In the COVID-19 pandemic era, the focus was diverted to the coronavirus infection, and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction was missed. Although we need to be vigilant in the diagnosis of COVID-19, we should not forget about the common disorders. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineCoronavirusChest painMyocardial infarctionIntensive care medicinePneumoniaFocus (optics)VirologyCardiologyInternal medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakOpticsPhysicsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsHealthcare cost, quality, practices