Source: VAERS.HHS.GOV
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Pt. was admitted to hospital on 1/6/21 with fatigue, weakness. Pt. was Covid positive in November of 2020. Impression upon admission was fatigue may be due to her aortic stenosis and some hypertensive issues with blood pressure changes. She was anemic. WBC was elevated to 19.2, HBG 10.5, NA-131, K+ - 3.1, Rule out bacterial infection. Potential source could be her heart valve. Also noted to have acute renal failure with BUN of 47 and Creatinine of 2.2 noted. Pt. was transferred to Hospital on 1/8/2021 with dx of aortic stenosis, bacteremia, ARF, Dehydration and anemia. Discharged with dx. of sepsis. Pt. expired on 1/18/21 with dx. of severe sepsis, complete heart block, staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia.
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| Name | Dose # | Type | Manufacturer | Lot | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA)) | 1 | COVID19 | MODERNA | 025J20-2A | IM |
| RECVDATE: | 01-28-2021 | RPT_DATE: |
| CAGE_YR: | 68 |
| CAGE_MO: | |
| DIED: | Y |
| DATEDIED: | 01-18-2021 |
| L_THREAT: | U |
| ER_VISIT: | |
| HOSPITAL: | Y |
| HOSPDAYS: | 13 |
| X_STAY: | U |
| DISABLE: | U |
| RECOVD: | N |
| LAB_DATA: | See above for further inform. 1/8/2021 WBC - 14.4, Hgb - 9.2, K+ - 2.9, BUN - 34, Creatitine -1.8, C-Reactive Protein - 12.8, Procalcitonin - 0.64, CXR - 01/07/2021 - Mild increased bibasilar atelectasis or infiltrate. No pleural effusion, no pneumothorax, stable mild cardiomegaly. |
| V_ADMINBY: | PVT |
| OTHER_MEDS: | Bystolic - started on 12/21/20, Crestor started on 11/09/2020, Qzemoic subq weekly, Advair diskus, Fish oil, ASA, Vitamin E, Multivitamin |
| CUR_ILL: | Denied any illness at time of the vaccination. November 2020 was diagnosed with Covid-19. Admitted to Hospital on 01/6/2021 with c/o weakness. Reported that her weakness was over her entire body. Reports having episodes of vomiting once or twice a week. |
| HISTORY: | Erysipelas, Aphthous pharyngitis, Sixth nerve palsy, Heart mumur, Acute renal insufficiency, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus |
| PRIOR_VAX: | |
| SPLTTYPE: | |
| FORM_VERS: | |
| TODAYS_DATE: | 01-28-2021 |
| BIRTH_DEFECT: | U |
| OFC_VISIT: | U |
| ER_ED_VISIT: | Y |
| ALLERGIES: | NKA to medications |
| V_FUNDBY: |
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