Case Report
Morning Report – Diagnosing EVALI, Exclude infection and other etiologies
This week's morning report focused on a patient presenting with constitutional symptoms and cough in the context of vape-product use, found to have hypoxemic respiratory failure with CT findings of diffuse ground glass opacities. A thorough infectious and auto-immune work…
Morning report – High-Output Heart Failure
Thank you to Dr. Thetford for presenting a rare case of TIPS induced high output heart failure. A few take away points: HOHF is a rare form of heart failure caused by increased CO and decreased SVR Common causes: Obesity,…
Morning Report: Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Thank you Dr. Rosenstock for an excellent case presentation of a middle-aged man with HCV Cirrhosis who presented with acute onset cough and shortness of breath for three days, which was attributed to development of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Key learning points:…
Morning Report – Renal Failure
Determine AKI on CKD vs CKD AKI: Cr > 0.3 BL in 48hrs, >1.5x BL in 7 days, UO dec by 3cc/kg over 6hrs CKD: GFR 60-90 AND evidence kidney dysfunction, or GFR <60 Before consulting renal get UA, urine…
AM Report: Cryptococcal Pneumonia
Today's morning report case focused on a patient with poorly controlled diabetes who presented with non-productive cough for several months and was found to have a large RUL heterogeneous consolidation secondary to pulmonary Cryptococcosis. Take a look at some of…
AM Report: ITP
In today's morning report, Dr. Gold presented a case of gum bleeding and fatigue in a young patient who was ultimately found to have severe thrombocytopenia secondary to ITP. Some pearls: There are lots of reasons to have low platelets,…
Morning Report: Pancytopenia
Thanks to future chief Dr. Hossain for a great learning case of a patient with pancytopenia secondary to pernicious anemia resulting in vitamin B12 deficiency. Key learning points: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is needed in the formation of hematopoietic cells. Deficiency…
Intern Report: CAD
Thanks to one of our chiefs Dr. Le for a great overview of an intern's approach to coronary artery disease. Please check out the PowerPoint presentation for some great learning points.
Morning Report: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Dr. Refugio presented a classic case of Pneumocystis jirovecci pneumonia (PJP) in a patient with newly diagnosed HIV. Here are some important learning points: The classic presenting symptoms for PJP are fever, non-productive cough, and progressive dyspnea Most cases occur…
Morning Report: Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
In today's AM report, Dr. Hanna presented a very interesting case of a patient with Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Key learning points: The diagnosis of Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is made when a patient presents with infrequent paralytic attacks and is…
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