Meeting
Abstract Number: 148
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The role of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular events remains controversial, Especially in diabetic patients. We have conducted a meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aspirin for primary prevention in diabetic patients. Methods: Literature search of Pubmed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and Clinicaltrials.gov for related RCTs […]
Abstract Number: 593
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 56 y/o African American male with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presented with “pounding” chest pain after being assaulted. On presentation, the patient was afebrile and normotensive but significantly tachycardic (heart rate 140). Physical exam revealed an irregular rhythm with a s3 gallop and a 2/6 systolic murmur in the left […]