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Search Results for amphetamine
Abstract Number: D7
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Substance use continues to increase in the United States. Substance use has been linked to new onset cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders which lead to hospitalizations. We aimed to assess the association of epidemiology and racial disparities of substance use disorders (SUDs) using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database. Methods: A retrospective study of the […]
Abstract Number: 325
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 46-year-old female with a history of amphetamine abuse, depression, and hypertension presented to the ED for acute onset of bilateral lower extremity weakness and urinary incontinence. She denied other associated symptoms. The patient’s neurologic exam was notable for symmetrically decreased lower extremities motor strength and reflexes to 2/5, decreased sensation below L1, […]
Abstract Number: 536
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: This is a 37-year-old Cambodian male with a past medical history of chronic untreated hypertension and recent methamphetamine use presents with acute onset “tearing” chest pain. Physical exam was remarkable for tachycardia and tachypnea with increased work of breathing. In addition, the patient appeared in severe distress. CT examination showed that he had […]
Abstract Number: 682
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 40-year-old female with morbid obesity, methamphetamine dependence, and tobacco use disorder presented with the one-day onset of diffuse and severe abdominal pain. A review of the systems was positive for nausea, vomiting, inability to tolerate food by mouth, constipation, and diaphoresis but she denied fever, diarrhea, or other related symptoms. Patient-reported using […]
Abstract Number: 777
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 21-year-old previously healthy female with no known medical history was brought in by ambulance from a rave party with concerns for being pale, tremulous and diaphoretic. She reportedly had consumed three shots of alcohol, marijuana, and two unknown pills. On exam she was noted to be non-interactive, febrile to 104F, and with […]
Abstract Number: 801
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 33-year-old male with a history of HIV, bipolar disorder and polysubstance abuse presented to the ED with one day of severe pain in his lower back and bilateral thighs. He described the pain as sharp and fiery, with radiation from the lower back to his knees bilaterally. Further history revealed that the […]