COVID-19 is a global pandemic which has varied array of symptoms. A neurotropic presentation has also been described of which the most common is stroke. In this brief communication we report a case of COVID-19 who presented to our hospital with features suggestive of Guillain-Barré syndrome. A 76 year old male presented with chief complains of weakness in both lower limbs. On detailed examination the patient had LMN type quadriparesis without sensory involvement. Diagnosis of GBS was confirmed by CSF and NCV studies and other cases of quadriparesis were ruled out by appropriate investigations and treatment of the same was started. Respiratory examination revealed bilateral basal crepitations and CXR revealed B/L lower zone haziness so a secondary diagnosis of B/L Atypical Pneumonitis suspected COVID-19 was kept. A COVID-19 RTPCR turned out to be negative initially. However, looking at respiratory signs and symptoms along with increase in inflammatory markers a repeat COVID RTPCR was planned which turned out to be positive. Patient was further managed on the line of COVID-19 pneumonitis. He responded well to the treatment and is now asymptomatic on follow up. Nervous system involvement in COVID-19 may have been grossly underestimated. Over the course of this pandemic, an increasing number of COVID-19 patients are being reported with neurological complications. Physicians should be aware of atypical presentation where patient complained of weakness first and had respiratory symptoms later as in our case where early detection of atypical presentations help in better management.
Background: The incidence of AKI in cardiac ICU is attributed mainly to Heart Failure and Acute Coronary Syndrome. AKI occurs commonly in the setting of AHF, and is termed CRS type 1. Biomarkers and bioelectrical impedance analysis can be helpful in estimating the real volume overload and may be useful to predict and avoid AKI. The role of UF remains controversial, and it is currently recommended only for diuretic-resistant patients. Objective of current study was to study demographic & clinical profile and outcome of patients with AKI in intensive coronary care unit. Methods: This prospective study was conducted in ICCU of R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur. All the patients with increase in serum creatinine >50% were included in the study. Detailed investigations like urinary analysis, renal function tests (blood urea, serum creatinine, serum electrolytes), USG whole abdomen, 12 lead ECG, Echocardiography and Troponin T. Results: Among cases 56.67% had ADHF, 25% had MI, 10% had structural heart disease, 3.3% had systemic illness, 1.67% had cardiogenic shock, 1.67% were cardiac surgery associated and 1.67% had other causes of AKI. 30.0% of cases required ionotropic support while 2.5% of controls required ionotropic support. 5.0% of cases required ventilator support & renal replacement therapy while none of the controls required these. Conclusions: Patients with AKI had worse outcomes when compared to non-AKI. Mortality among cases was significantly higher than controls, 10% among cases versus only 2.5% in controls.
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