67yo man with new onset myoclonic jerks

Summary of observations:

67yo man with past medical history significant for coronary artery disease and insulin-dependent diabetes who presented to the emergency department at Ne wYork Presbyterian in mid-April 2020 with abnormal movements that appeared myoclonic as well as movements that appeared to be characterized by a loss of tone, or a "negative myoclonus". These movements were interfering with his activities of daily life which is why he presented to the hospital. Also was found with a new head tremor and difficulty with swallowing. Was found to be SARS-CoV2 positive via PCR testing on admission. Had elevated glucose levels to 300's on admission and he also admitted he as having trouble adhering to his insulin regimen at home. Was started on levetiracetam in the hospital which resolved his myoclonic jerks and dysphagia. Patient never developed respiratory distress, renal dysfunction or cardiac dysfunction associated with severe COVID. Was discharged from hospital following improvement of movement disorder with levetiracetam with plans for outpatient follow-up in our movement disorders clinic.