Abstract
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, producing a multitude of concerning sequela in all genders and age groups. One surprising finding is the onset of depression post COVID recovery in patients with no past medical history of psychiatric illness. The following case report discusses a 52-year-old female with a past medical history of pneumonia secondary to COVID-19 in April 2021, who presented with recurrent falls and a syncopal episode. On review of systems, it was discovered that the patient has new onset depression since recovering from COVID related pneumonia. Patient has yet to follow up with an outpatient psychiatrist.
Highlights
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a single stranded RNA virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic
One surprising finding is the onset of depression post COVID recovery in patients with no past medical history of psychiatric illness
The following case report discusses a 52-year-old female with a past medical history of pneumonia secondary to COVID-19 in April 2021, who presented with recurrent falls and a syncopal episode
Summary
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a single stranded RNA virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic. Patients develop a multitude of sequelae ranging from acute respiratory failure and cardiac arrhythmias [6] to chronic respiratory symptoms [7] and continuous inflammatory responses [8] in multiple organ systems including myocardial inflammation [9]. A unique sequela of COVID-19 infection is an increase in new onset psychiatric illnesses in patients after hospital discharge. A study done in 2009 by Sheng et al reflected the findings when they reported an increase in psychiatric illness in patients after recovering from a coronavirus infection [10]. This case highlights the psychiatric consequences of COVID-19 after discharge from the hospital, with a focus on major depressive disorder
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