Meeting
Abstract Number: 351
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Introduction: Right bundle branch block with ST-segment elevation in leads V1 through V3 is the electrocardiographic (ECG) marker of the Brugada pattern. The Brugada pattern was first described as a genetically, autosomal dominant, determined disease caused by mutation in the sodium channel. However over time, the Brugada pattern has also been reported to be transient, […]
Abstract Number: 438
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 24 year old male presented for cardiology evaluation after a syncopal episode. At the time of the event, he experienced dizziness and was witnessed to fall and hit his head. Neurological assessment was unremarkable. Echocardiogram showed normal cardiac architecture and function. During cardiology follow up, past history was thoroughly examined. The patient […]
Abstract Number: 490
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 30-year-old previously healthy man presented with one week of fatigue, malaise, and confusion, complaining of dull neck pain. In the ED he became acutely agitated and combative, eventually requiring sedation and intubation for altered mental status. Initial vitals were normal, with BP 130/85 and HR 66, but then patient developed a fever […]