Meeting
Abstract Number: 355
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 47-year-old female with no significant medical history, however, a strong family history of venous thromboembolism presented to the hospital after a witnessed episode of syncope. On presentation she was hemodynamically stable, saturating well on room air and in no active distress. Initial workup revealed elevation of troponin, BNP, and d-dimer. Electrocardiogram showed […]
Abstract Number: 564
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 64-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension presented with a sudden onset of slurred speech, right gaze preference, and left-sided body weakness while at a hair salon. In the Emergency Department, she was afebrile, blood pressure 110/70 mmHg, and heart rate 105 beats per minute. CT head without contrast revealed […]
Abstract Number: 589
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 53-year-old male with a past medical history of alcohol abuse presented to the emergency department after a presyncopal episode following new onset of hematemesis and black, tarry stools. He additionally had sharp, bilateral chest pain that was present at rest with no radiation or worsening with exertion. Upon presentation he was hypotensive, […]
Abstract Number: 736
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 59-year-old male with a past medical history remarkable for obesity, asthma, and anxiety sought medical attention for the chief complaint of dyspnea for approximately 10 days. Computed tomography with angiogram of the thorax on admission was negative for any pulmonary emboli, but did demonstrate central and peripheral ground glass opacities throughout both […]