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Meetings Archive For SHM Converge 2023..
Abstract Number: 863
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Contradictory to stroke prevention by left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) device, we present a case of a gentleman who suffered an air embolic stroke in the right fronto-temporal region during the procedure. 66-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation was undergoing LAAO device procedure. Air was noticed in his left ventricle which […]
Abstract Number: 864
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 54-year-old woman presented with six months of diarrhea and weight loss, and three months of abdominal distension. Her abdomen was distended and diffusely tender to palpation. Initial labs were notable for an albumin of 3.4 with normal bilirubin, AST, and ALT. Cross-sectional imaging demonstrated large ascites without evidence of liver pathology or […]
Abstract Number: 865
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 41-year male with prior history of hypogonadism presented 11-days after positive COVIDtest with shortness of breath and no prior Covid vaccination. On presentation, patient wastachypneic with breathing rate 32/minute and was observed to be in acute hypoxic respiratoryfailure with oxygen saturation <50%, arterial blood gases showing Ph-6.93, partial pressure ofoxygen-53mmHg, and carbon-dioxide-85mmHg. […]
Abstract Number: 866
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 15 year-old male with no significant medical history presented with fever, fatigue, headache, and neck pain with stiffness. His symptoms began several days prior to presentation and progressed to inability to fully move his neck, throat and jaw pain, and cognitive slowing. In the ED he underwent evaluation for infection and meningitis. […]
Abstract Number: 868
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 9-year-old male with congenital Horner’s syndrome presented with two weeks of nonspecific, intermittent symptoms beginning with a nonproductive cough, congestion, nausea and vomiting followed by a diffuse maculopapular erythematous rash on his back and chest with RUQ pain. Soon after, he developed a separate warm, erythematous, tender rash of the left leg […]
Abstract Number: 869
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: An 11-year-old female with history of T4 paraplegia after an MVC requiring extensive intrabdominal surgical intervention, neurogenic bowel and bladder and malnutrition presented to the ED with intractable vomiting and left shoulder pain. Acute vomiting started earlier in the day while she was being straight catheterized as per routine and continued throughout the […]
Abstract Number: 870
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 3-year-old male with past medical history of mild persistent asthma and allergic rhinitis presented with persistent hypoxia. He had a history of multiple prior hospitalizations for hypoxia, mainly in the setting of acute respiratory illness. At an outpatient cardiology visit, he was found to be hypoxic to 87%, though echocardiography was unrevealing […]
Abstract Number: 871
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A two–year-old previously healthy boy presented with the chief complaint of acute onset left-sided weakness in the setting of recent fever and upper respiratory symptoms. Admission exam was notable for left-sided facial droop, weakness of upper and lower extremities, and inability to walk. Initial CT head was notable for a right basal ganglia […]
Abstract Number: 872
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 15-year-old female with a past medical history of acne vulgaris on topical Dapsone and anxiety on Sertraline presented to the ER with severe shortness of breath. She was recently hospitalized for a left knee meniscal repair one month prior. She went to a theme park on the day of admission where she […]
Abstract Number: 873
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 4-month-old male was admitted with vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration associated with COVID-19 infection. Three days prior to admission he developed fever to 102.1, cough, and was seen in an urgent care where he tested positive for COVID-19. Forty-eight hours prior to admission non-bloody diarrhea began with multiple episodes per day. […]