SARS is a new infection in human. Patients recovering from SARS had palpitation in the form of sinus tachycardia. This study to identify the possible causes for the tachycardia excluded active disease, thyroid dysfunction, haematological, cardiac, autonomic and significant pulmonary defect at 2 months from onset of disease. The symptomatology was attributed to physical deconditioning and anxiety state. Physical and psychological fitness should be restored with rehabilitation.
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Emergency Medicine, Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, USA.
A six-year-old boy presented to the pediatric emergency department following an accidental ingestion of a synthetic cannabinoid. The child ingested an edible product containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and presented with lethargy, altered mental status, and increased muscle tone. The airway was protected, and the patient was breathing spontaneously.
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Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.
Introduction SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) and the COVID-19 vaccine have been linked to the development of persistent symptoms, including orthostatic intolerance (OI) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), in both children and adults. POTS is characterized by excessive tachycardia and other symptoms upon standing, significantly impacting quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the clinical and laboratory findings in pediatric patients with post-COVID-19 or post-COVID-19 vaccine OI and POTS.
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December 2024
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Medicine, Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Franca de Xira, PRT.
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December 2024
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address:
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