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Abstract Number: P48
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: The patient was a 73 year old gentleman with a recent diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction presenting with weight gain, worsening dyspnea, lower extremity edema, and urinary incontinence since beginning furosemide two months previously. Labs were notable for a creatinine of 2.68 mg/dL from a baseline of 1.0 mg/dL. The […]
Abstract Number: 1053
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 54-year old male with dementia and chronic kidney disease presented to the emergency room with bilateral lower extremity swelling and blistering in lower legs and calves for several weeks duration. His initial vitals were within normal limits. Examination revealed multiple tense fluid filled bullae in medial lower leg to the foot on […]
Abstract Number: 1056
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 58-year-old man presented with acute onset of chest pain, vertigo, and ataxia, described as “falling to the right as objects moved to the left.” History included coronary artery disease requiring multiple stents and remote cerebrovascular accident with residual left upper extremity weakness. Exam was notable for vertical nystagmus. EKG showed left atrial […]
Abstract Number: 1072
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 62 year old female with a history of vitiligo, remote bilateral silicone breast implantation, and latent tuberculosis presented with 3 months of B-symptoms, weight loss, and polyarthalgias attributed to a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Physical exam was significant for diffuse tender lymphadenopathy most notably at the supraclavicular nodes and a fixed […]
Abstract Number: 1120
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: 60-year-old gentleman with a history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia presented to emergency department with acute onset of severe left leg pain, edema, and cyanosis. On examination of his left leg, pulses were not palpable distal to posterior tibialis but motor functions remained intact. There were no blebs or bullae noted. He was requiring […]
Abstract Number: 1156
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 58-year old female with history of breast cancer and uterine fibroid, presented to the ED with worsening right leg pain and swelling associated with red skin discoloration and blanching skin. There was no history of fever, dyspnea, coughs, chest pain, hemoptysis, diaphoresis, palpitations, oral contraceptives or tobacco use. She has family history […]