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chest CT scan in axial window showed signs of COVID-19 pneumonia
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Case 1: this is the case of a 56-year-old man, followed for mellitus diabetes for 14 years, was admitted to for COVID-19 infection confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) nasal-swab test, and thoracic Computed Tomography (CT) scan (Figure 1).
EKG showing a microvoltage and flattened T waves in circumferential
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The electrocardiography (EKG) revealed a regular sinus rhythm with a micro voltage and flattened T waves in circumferential (Figure 2).
TTE showing an abundant pericardial effusion in antero-RV (right ventricle) and postero-LV (left ventricle)
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Thoracic Echography (TTE) revealed an abundant pericardial effusion (Figure 3), without respiratory variations, global hypokinesia (with an ejection fraction at 23%), and a good function of right ventricle.
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thoracic CT scan showing diffuse patchy ground-glass opacities suggesting COVID-19 pneumonia with pulmonary impairment of 50%
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According to the pandemic context, a chest CT (computed tomography) scan was performed showing bilateral pleural effusion, with impairment of 50% of pulmonary parenchyma (Figure 4), PCR for (SARS-CoV-2) on nasopharyngeal swab was positive.
A, B) TTE showed a low pericardial effusion
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TTE showed a low pericardial effusion with biventricular dysfunction (the ventricular ejection fraction was 15%) (Figure 5). The patient was on antibiotic coverage (azithromycin with ciprofloxacin), colchicine, and corticosteroids.