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Abstract Number: 170
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE), refers to obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by material (thrombus, tumor, air or fat) that originated elsewhere in the body.Wells criteria must be part of the clinical assessment for PE. With these criteria, we can classify patients as high probability (>6 pts), moderate (2 to 6 […]
Abstract Number: 171
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Though the advent of highly active anti-retroviral medications has improved survival in HIV infection, mortality from non-infectious complications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has increased. Also, studies have shown that PAH is the leading cause of hospitalization and death in patients with HIV associated PAH (HIV-PAH). However, not much is known about the […]
Abstract Number: 197
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequent cause of hospitalization. It results in significant mortality and morbidity. Several studies have examined the mortality associated with PE and improvements seen with different modalities of treatment. However, other outcomes of PE hospitalization such as length of stay and ICU utilization have not been well-examined. The objective of […]
Abstract Number: 214
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Until the advent of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs), Warfarin was the only oral agent available for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary embolism (PE). Bridging with parenteral anticoagulation until warfarin reaches a full therapeutic level often results in prolonged hospitalization. Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran, Apixaban, Edoxaban were approved by the FDA for DVT […]
Abstract Number: 216
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: COPD exacerbations are among the leading causes of hospital readmissions. According to the COPD Foundation, in 2013, 22% patients admitted for COPD exacerbation required readmission within 30 days of discharge. This represents a significant burden in terms of morbidity for these patients and increased cost to the healthcare system. The COPD readmission rate during […]
Abstract Number: 273
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 4th leading cause of death and a major driver of healthcare utilization worldwide. Established guidelines exist for hospitalized patients with COPD yet adherence to these has been found in multiple studies to be low. Our question is which Quality Improvement system changes best reduce healthcare utilization and […]
Abstract Number: 294
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Lung ultrasound (LUS) is emerging as a useful diagnostic tool for several lung pathologies including pulmonary edema. The number of sonographic B-lines on LUS has been used as a test to detect pulmonary congestion in patients with chronic heart failure. However, its ability to detect elevated left-sided filling pressures relative to accepted noninvasive measure […]
Abstract Number: 301
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: While CT imaging has become an invaluable tool for expedited medical evaluation, its use has been associated with an increasing number of incidental findings, the handling of which creates both medical and logistical challenges. Pulmonary nodules are among the most frequent and medically relevant incidental findings, but are easily overlooked – especially when discovered […]
Abstract Number: 325
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: An 80 year-old man presented with one day of confusion, worsened cough, and subjective fevers. He had a productive cough since emigrating from Mexico six months ago, but no complaints of dyspnea. He had a history of diabetes and stable angina for the past year. On presentation, he was tachycardic with a temperature […]
Abstract Number: 329
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The U.S. healthcare system has a poor safety record when compared to other major industries. For example, at 250,000 per year, medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death according to the CDC. This is in stark contrast to the safety record of commercial jet airlines. With zero fatalities, fiscal year 2017 was […]