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Search Results for Anemia
Abstract Number: 43
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Anemia is a risk factor for cognitive impairment as a result of the reduced delivery of oxygen to the brain from low hemoglobin (Hb) levels. In ambulatory patients even mild anemia (Hb < 12g/dL) has been associated with reductions in patients’ cognitive function. However, in hospitalized patients it is standard of care to maintain […]
Abstract Number: 114
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Mental fatigability is a measure of an individual’s susceptibility to increased mental fatigue resulting from engaging in physical and/or mental activities. Mental fatigability is important in hospitalized patients because it is has been shown to be associated with reduced physical activity levels, and reduced activity directly contributes to hospital associated disability and reduced functional […]
Abstract Number: 115
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Anemia is an acute and/or chronic condition with a range of underlying etiologies present in an estimated 40-70% of hospitalized patients. While comprehensive diagnostic and treatment algorithms for anemia exist, they are rarely used by hospitalist clinicians in the inpatient setting. This is because these algorithms were derived in ambulatory patients where acute anemia […]
Abstract Number: 386
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Chronic heart failure (CHF) patients with reduced ejection fraction (EF), as defined as EF < 50%, and iron deficiency have shown improvements in symptoms, functional capacity, and quality of life when treated with IV iron, even without overt anemia (1). The FAIR-HF (2009) and CONFIRM-HF (2015) studies showed improvements in New York Heart Association […]
Abstract Number: 438
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 75-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation and hypertension presents to the hospital for evaluation of generalized weakness. He was found to have significant anemia with hemoglobin of 6.5 g/dL. He has had multiple admissions for anemia, and in the last year has required over twenty blood […]
Abstract Number: 507
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 67-year-old female with a history of decompensated NASH-cirrhosis with portal hypertensive enteropathy (MELD-Na: 24) and associated iron deficiency anemia (IDA) presents for an incidental hemoglobin of 5.8 g/dL. She had symptoms of fatigue but was otherwise asymptomatic with no melena or hematochezia. Vital signs were within normal limits. The physical exam was […]
Abstract Number: 703
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: This patient is a 34 year old female presenting to the ED complaining of progressive weakness,SOB, bloody vomitus, and tarry stool. She had PMH significant for established diagnosis of Bean Syndrome. On presentation she was normotensive, 113/72mmHg but tachycardic 102. Labs revealed acute microcytic anemia H/H 6.7/23.6 MVC 70.9 prior to transfusion. She […]
Abstract Number: 721
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 29-year-old woman with a history of two first trimester losses, spontaneous hematoma and deep vein thrombosis was hospitalized for the management of acute anemia. Six weeks prior, she was hospitalized for a spontaneous right calf hematoma. Four weeks later, she was diagnosed with an unprovoked acute right popliteal vein thrombus and was […]
Abstract Number: 731
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 19-year-old male with type 1 diabetes mellitus, congenital retinal dystrophy, and a family history of sensorineural hearing loss (SNL) presented with 2 weeks of fatigue and dyspnea. On arrival, the patient was tachycardic at 115 beats per minute and physical exam was notable for pallor. He was found to have a white […]
Abstract Number: 854
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 27-year-old man presented with one week of generalized weakness and lightheadedness upon standing. He works in construction (installing fireplaces) but had been unable to work during the last week due to symptoms. On presentation, he was tachycardic with HR 120; vital signs were otherwise normal. Exam was notable for significant […]