Meeting
Abstract Number: 604
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 38-year-old African male with no medical history presented to the emergency department with chronic, intermittent epigastric abdominal pain. Physical exam revealed a diminished left radial pulse but was otherwise unremarkable. Labs were notable for an elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) to 23.7 mg/L (normal
Abstract Number: 604
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 33‐year‐old Indian male presented with low grade fevers and drainage from a recurrent wound infection in the back of his head. Medical history was significant for a skull fracture after a fall, requiring a metal plate insertion 16 years prior. Admission vitals confirmed hemodynamic stability. Physical exam revealed a loud pulmonic heart […]