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Abstract Number: 811
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: Dolichoectasia is a rare disorder of the cerebral arteries known to causes tortuosity, elongation, and dilation of the affected vessel. Most commonly involved vessels are those of the vertebrobasilar circulation, with an elevated risk of ischemic infarct. Here we have a case of such a rare presentation of ischemic stroke in the setting […]
Abstract Number: 815
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 48-year-old female was referred to Neuromuscular Medicine (NMM) for left-sided spasticity. She has a past medical history of low back pain, opioid addiction, and constipation. The patient in early 2022 had a right cerebral artery (RCA) aneurysm and underwent surgical clipping. She experienced a right hemispheric ischemic stroke postoperatively, which caused left […]
Abstract Number: 851
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: 46-year-old male with past medical history of nicotine dependence was seen in the emergency department as code neuro with chief complaints of right arm/leg weakness and numbness which started 2 hours ago while he was playing video games. Physical exam showed right sided facial droop with power 0/5 in right upper extremity and […]
Abstract Number: 863
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Contradictory to stroke prevention by left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) device, we present a case of a gentleman who suffered an air embolic stroke in the right fronto-temporal region during the procedure. 66-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation was undergoing LAAO device procedure. Air was noticed in his left ventricle which […]
Abstract Number: 871
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A two–year-old previously healthy boy presented with the chief complaint of acute onset left-sided weakness in the setting of recent fever and upper respiratory symptoms. Admission exam was notable for left-sided facial droop, weakness of upper and lower extremities, and inability to walk. Initial CT head was notable for a right basal ganglia […]
Abstract Number: 878
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: An 80-year-old man with hypertension, coronary artery disease s/p PCI and new-onset depression on SSRI presented with slurred speech due to a sensation of tongue heaviness that started 3 days prior to presentation. Acute stroke was ruled out and further history revealed the patient experienced multiple falls over the past 4 years, each […]
Abstract Number: 887
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 29-year-old African American female, who has a history of preeclampsia and recent stroke, presented with confusion, unusual behavior pattern, headache, involuntary movements and forgetfulness for 3 days. She reported difficulty performing easy tasks such as putting a bottle together, changing her baby and progressive cognitive decline. She denied having weakness, numbness, seizures, […]
Abstract Number: 902
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 47-year-old female with a history of kidney transplant on immunosuppressive medications presented with worsening confusion and dysarthria for two days. She also reported headache, intermittent fever, and shortness of breath for one month before her presentation. On presentation, her temperature was 103 F, heart rate was 131 b/m, with normal blood pressure […]
Abstract Number: 903
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 42-year-old female with a past medical history of hereditary angioedema, hypertension, and asthma presented to the emergency department with sudden onset weakness and numbness in the right upper and lower extremities, coupled with a posterior “pressure-like” headache. On presentation, she was non-febrile, hypertensive at 169/92 mmHg with a regular heart rate (80 […]
Abstract Number: 943
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 40-year-old Caucasian male presented with a recent diagnosis of stage IV metastatic duodenal adenocarcinoma. Given the metastatic disease, after duodenal stent placement, the patient started on adjuvant mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy. During the second day of the first cycle of chemotherapy, the patient suddenly experienced complete right-sided weakness, headache, confusion, and slurred speech. He […]