Case Presentation: Our first patient is a 75-year-old female with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease stage III, FSGS, and fibromyalgia who presented with a one-week history of midsternal chest pain, dyspnea on exertion, decreased exercise tolerance and epigastric discomfort. Vital signs were notable for tachypnea (22 bpm) […]

Case Presentation: A 78-year-old dialysis-dependent man with a history of end stage renal disease, hypertension and cerebrovascular accident was evaluated for diffuse abdominal pain and altered mental status for one day. The examination was pertinent for generalized weakness and altered sensorium. Laboratory tests revealed transaminitis and leukocytosis. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis […]

Case Presentation: A 36-year-old male with a PMH of alcohol use disorder, recurrent pancreatitis, cholecystectomy, diabetes mellitus type 2, and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency room for severe epigastric abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting for 2 days in the setting of heavy alcohol use prior to admission. Vital signs on admission were notable for hypertension. […]

Case Presentation: A 69-year-old woman with hypertension and arthritis presented with 2 weeks of myalgias, decreased appetite, malaise, and fevers. She also reported two days of non-bloody diarrhea that had since resolved. She denied any recent travel, abdominal or dental procedures, or contact with livestock. Vital signs were notable for the absence of fever. Physical […]