Background: Hyperthyroidism has a significant, well-established impact on the cardiovascular system on both a molecular and circulatory level. The cardiac consequences of thyrotoxicosis are not uncommon, indicated by a 1.2% prevalence of this disorder in the United States.
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January 2021
Unlabelled: Each day, novel information is being learned about Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), a disease increasingly seen in the emergency department (ED). Our case adds to reports of a maculopapular rash among the newer symptoms to be aware of in diagnosing COVID-19. A 35-year-old male presented with an 11-day history of fever, dry cough, diarrhea, and change in taste.
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