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Abstract Number: 655
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: This case report outlines the clinical course of a previously healthy 25 year old female who presented to the emergency department with a 2 week history of myalgia, high grade fever, and pain in palms and soles of her feet. Upon presentation to the patient’s local ER, her clinical condition rapidly deteriorated, and […]
Abstract Number: 673
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: Pericardial effusion is relatively common in patients with uncontrolled hypothyroidism, but rarely, it progresses to cardiac tamponade. We describe a case of myxedema coma presenting with cardiac tamponade. Discussion: A 63-year-old African American morbidly obese lady with history of hypothyroidism presented with worsening dyspnea and unresponsiveness. Family reported that she is non-compliant […]
Abstract Number: 678
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 49-year-old male presented with altered mental status and diffuse body pain. He denied any alcohol or drug intoxication, chest pain, shortness of breath, or infectious symptoms. His past history included chronic hypothyroidism and alcoholism. He had a temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius with a heart rate of 96 bpm and was alert […]
Abstract Number: 687
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 30-year-old female with medical history of constipation with chronic laxative use presented with complaints of peripheral edema and weight gain. Patient had been using stimulant laxatives for 4 years but stopped 1-week prior to presentation due to painless bright-red blood per rectum. She initially presented to the emergency department 7 days after […]
Abstract Number: 702
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: The patient is a 59-year-old male with chronic heart failure found to have cardiac sarcoidosis and subsequently treated inpatient with high-dose steroids. In addition, computed tomography imaging revealed pulmonary nodules. Due to a suspected infection, empirical antibiotics and antifungals were administered, however, treatment failed to clear the nodules. Further, weeks of antibiotic therapy […]
Abstract Number: 720
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 76 y.o. Caucasian male with a past medical history of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), atrial fibrillation, HTN, and DVT/PE presented to the ED with a chief complaint of sharp, constant, LLQ abdominal pain and hematemesis x2 days. The patient was hemodynamically stable and exhibited diffuse abdominal tenderness on exam. […]
Abstract Number: 720
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: 77F with COPD, CAD, HFpEF (50%), scimitar syndrome, pHTN, pAfib, type V long QT syndrome, SSS s/p ablation, TIA, and a recent mechanical fall with left pubic ramus fracture and subdural hematoma with recent discharge from acute rehabilitation center presents to the emergency room after a witnessed, mechanical fall at home due patient’s […]
Abstract Number: 750
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 62-year-old woman with a history of chronic kidney disease (stage 5) and acquired hypothyroidism secondary to radioactive iodine therapy for multinodular goiter presented with subacute slowed mentation, difficulty concentrating, slurred speech, visual hallucinations, and fatigue. Review of systems revealed cold intolerance, constipation, and dry skin. She was adherent to her daily levothyroxine. […]
Abstract Number: 752
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an uncommon diagnosis, but one with which providers should be familiar. While most frequently associated with localized edema of extremities and face, it may also present with gastrointestinal manifestations. Viral infection, including SARS-CoV-2 infection, can be one of many triggers for angioedema exacerbation. Here we present the clinical vignette […]
Abstract Number: 754
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 38-year-old woman with a history of Anxiety, Depression and Endometriosis presented for outpatient Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Pelvis with contrast for evaluation of chronic pelvic pain. Her medications included Alprazolam, Bupropion, Minoxidil, Sertraline and Ethinylestradiol/Levonorgestrel, with known allergies to Penicillin, Sulfa antibiotics and Shellfish. She fasted for four hours and took Alprazolam […]