Meeting
Abstract Number: 83
SHM Converge 2023
Background: There is evidence that significantly disruptive health events, such as hospitalizations, may increase patients’ receptiveness to interventions that lead to healthier lifestyle choices and medication adherence. For example, research has shown that hospitalizations are particularly effective settings for delivering some interventions aimed at preventing chronic disease morbidity, such as intervening on tobacco use. Additional […]
Abstract Number: 503
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: We present the case of a 32-year-old woman with past medical history of anxiety/depression, previous heroin abuse, hepatitis C who presented with tremors, chest pain, and vomiting. In the ER, her vitals were HR 94, RR 22, BP 117/83, SpO2 95% on room air. Initial labs showed elevated troponin 1.38, 4.44, 9.15. EKG […]