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Abstract Number: D41
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 52-year-old man with a history of hypertension and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) two months prior presented to the emergency department (ED) with five days of fever, malaise, vomiting, and diarrhea. He tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) three days prior and received monoclonal antibody infusion the day prior […]
Abstract Number: E28
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: An unvaccinated 56-year-old man with a past medical history of hypertension, insulin dependent diabetes, sleep apnea, and obesity presented to the emergency department with complaints of dyspnea, cough, fevers, and diarrhea for the past 5 days. Initial work up was significant for COVID-19, a normal troponin level, elevated inflammatory markers, creatinine of 1.57, […]
Abstract Number: E41
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: An 82 year old male with unknown PMH presented with worsening dry cough and dyspnea. 1 week course of antibiotics provided minimal relief. Patient was febrile/tachycardic on arrival with rhonchi appreciated on bilateral lower lung field auscultation. His oxygen saturation was found to be dipping below 90% on room air for which he […]
Abstract Number: F10
SHM Converge 2022
Background: COVID-19 cases first emerged in China in December 2019. An air of fear and anxiety engulfed the globe as it rapidly spread across borders affecting the entire human race. Media outlets started reporting information containing rising death tolls and horrific visuals generating a global hysteria(1). Stress is a well-known trigger for acute coronary syndromes […]
Abstract Number: F41
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 56-year-old male with a past medical history of large B cell lymphoma on ibrutinib with recently diagnosed COVID pneumonia, and recurrent ascites due to portal hypertension, presented to the hospital due to shortness of breath, and fever for one week. Physical examination was unremarkable on admission except for fever. His initial labs […]
Abstract Number: F45
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 23 year-old previously healthy woman presented with a 2-day history of melena, hematemesis, vaginal bleeding, and bleeding gums. She also reported cough, fevers and anosmia. She denied any new medication exposures and had no prior history of bleeding disorders or hematologic disease. Temperature was 37.2° C, heart rate 122, respiratory rate 18, […]
Abstract Number: G10
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Since the onset of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, ongoing research exploring risk factors and adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients has been conducted. This study examined common comorbidities observed in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, N.Y. The impact of these comorbidities on level of […]
Abstract Number: G16
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Hospital clinicians may identify the presence of a patient’s comorbid conditions, overall severity of illness, and clinical status at discharge as risk factors for readmission after COVID-19 hospitalization. Objective data are lacking to support reliance on these factors for discharge decision-making. Objectives included examination of risk factors for readmission to hospital after COVID-19 hospitalization […]
Abstract Number: G17
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Hospital at home (HaH) programs have provided critical inpatient-level care to acutely ill patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Despite the documented benefits2-5, referral rates for HaH often mirror capacity demands. The pattern reflects implementation barriers including the tendency to default to usual care and time constraints.6 Continued success of HaH hinges on the question […]
Abstract Number: G18
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the hospital setting. While respiratory symptoms are the fundamental feature of COVID-19 infection, VTE is a known sequelae given the hypercoagulable state of the disease. Therefore, it is common for hospitalists to prescribe prophylactic anticoagulation in the inpatient setting for patients with […]