Meeting
Abstract Number: 158
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Widespread use of new oral anticoagulants (NOAG) for Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) has increased the annual incidence of gastrointestinal bleed (GIB) in recent years. These NOAG agents in our study include Rivaroxaban, Apixaban and Dabigatran. Convenience of use, quick onset, broad therapeutic window and eliminating need for frequent monitoring makes NOAGs attractive for A-Fib associated […]
Abstract Number: 549
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 65-year-old male presented with sharp severe chest pain, worsened with respiratory movements. One day prior to admission, patient had catheter ablation due to persistent atrial fibrillation. He had no other medical history. Initial echocardiogram was normal and pericarditis treatment was started. Two days later, patient’s symptoms worsened: nausea and odynophagia. Repeat bedside […]
Abstract Number: 772
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: 65-year-old female with hypertension and smoking history presented with a gradual onset of painful, edematous feet for 4-days. She continued to develop erythema and a constant, nonradiating pain in her feet. The patient also noted an increase in her baseline dyspnea, migratory arthralgias, and recurrent sinusitis. On exam, she had sinus tachycardia, inspiratory wheezing, and edematous, erythematous feet. […]