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A Case Of Coxsackievirus Type B-Induced Myocarditis Presenting With Gi Symptoms, Daniel Karpel, Jason Nguyen, Cristina Benites, Mohammed Akram, Francini Alcocer-Guzman, Evelyn Garcia, Shany Quevedo, Ambar Sekulits, Livasky Concepcion Perez

East Florida Research Day 2023

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Myocarditis affects 1.5 million people worldwide and in chronic forms can lead to heart failure. This inflammatory disorder is a primary cause of dilated cardiomyopathy globally and is frequently a complication of viral infections. Although Coxsackievirus B3 continues to be a prominent causative agent, further exploration has discovered a number of Coxsackie serotypes responsible for myocarditis. Despite being a well-known contributor to congestive heart failure, there is a lack of conventional techniques available to aid in diagnosis, making diagnosing acute viral myocarditis a complex and tedious process. We discuss the case …

Rare Case Of Aortic Valve Endocarditis Causing Inferior Stemi, William Zvagelsky, Marcarthur Limpiado, Shruti Verma, Minar Rane, Emadeldeen Elgwairi, Rajendran Sabapathy

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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Fever Of Unknown Origin Secondary To Staphylococcus Epidermidis Infective Endocarditis In A Patient With Aicardi Syndrome, Kimberly Sanchez Lopez, Elvis Caraballo Antonio, Gabriel Barciela Perez, Melanio J. Rodriguez, Yeissen Godinez

East Florida Research Day 2023

INTRODUCTION Aicardi syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder predominantly affecting females and characterized by agenesis of the corpus callosum, infantile spasms, and distinctive chorioretinal lacunae. We present the case of a 24-year-old female with a known history of Aicardi syndrome who presented with fever of unknown origin, ultimately attributed to Staphylococcus Epidermidis infective endocarditis involving a native valve.

CASE DESCRIPTION A 24-year-old female with a history significant for Aicardi syndrome and epilepsy presented to the emergency department for fever during the past week; her primary care physician sent her for outpatient blood work a few days prior, including blood culture, …

The Utility Of Using Ivig In Setting Of Septic Shock, Nikhilesh Srinivasan, Amanda Brodeur, Deren Goker, Sarah Fraser, Noah Risner, Gregory Hicks

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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Case Report On Labetalol Induced Transaminitis, Alexandria Dennison, Minar Rane, Vijaya Samuel

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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A Case Presentation Of Gout Tophus In The Ascending Colon, Alexandria Dennison, Corbin Stephens, Ahmed Saeed, Jay Helsel

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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When You Are Not Able To Engage The Right Coronary Artery, Emadeldeen Elgwairi, Ajay Iyer, William Zvagelsky, Shruti Verma, Marcarthur Limpiado, Minar Rane, David Rios

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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Neurolupus In A Previously Healthy Young Caucasian Male, Kavanya Feustel, Joshua Ralston, Kelly Schulte, Jeffrey Ramsey, Deren Goker, Jacob Keeling, Dmitriy Scherbak

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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Hairy Cell Leukemia Presenting As Group B Streptococcus Cellulitis And Abscesses, Hannah Berrett, Mattias D'Anna, Ajay Iyer, Zachary Hancock, Meg Laures, Muzaffar Iqbal

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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Chiari’S Network: What Is The Clinical Significance?, Emadeldeen Elgwairi, Ajay Iyer, William Zvagelsky, Shruti Verma, Marcarthur Limpiado, Minar Rane, Kiranmayi Chilappa

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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A Unique Case Of Her2-Positive Adenocarcinoma Of The Small Bowel, Alexandria Dennison, Ajay Iyer, Joseph Stilwill

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

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A Stiff Lower Lip, Tricia O'Brien, Philip Mesquita, Zahid Chaudry

East Florida Research Day 2023

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Severe Case Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In A 36-Year-Old Male, Aleeza Ali, Max Kaito, Stanley Dennison, Hanan Zisling, Esam Khalifa, John Romano

East Florida Research Day 2023

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease that is capable of involving almost any organ in the body, leading to significant morbidity and mortality in affected patients. SLE is characterized by pathogenic autoantibodies that react with antigens and form immune complexes, resulting in tissue damage and a potential wide array of manifestations, including arthralgias, lupus nephritis, pleuritis, and delirium. Experts cite the effect of estrogens or factors related to the X chromosome as possible explanations regarding the increased prevalence of SLE in women over men, with ratios of up to 15:1. Here, we discuss the case of a …

Atraumatic Splenic Rupture: An Unaccustomed Complication Of H. Parainfluenzae Endocarditis, Daniel P. High, Jose M. Acosta-Rullan, Danay Herrera, Mauricio Danckers

East Florida Research Day 2023

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The Re-Emergence Of An Ancient Disease: A Case Presentation Of Spinal Tuberculosis, Danay Herrera, Nargisa Ergasheva, Paola Solari, Daniel Kaswan, Bryan Greendield

East Florida Research Day 2023

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Introduction: An ancient disease identified in Egyptian and Peruvian mummies, tuberculous spondylitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is considered the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) [1,5]. Despite the identification of the causative agent, the improvement in diagnostic tools, the production of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, and the development of antimicrobial regimens since the disease was first described, it remains a major health burden today with significant morbidity and mortality among developing countries [5]. Spinal TB can lead to severe deformity and permanent neurological deficits, as such early recognition …

Cardiac Tamponade In The Setting Of Severe Sepsis And Adrenal Insufficiency, Ayesha Choudhry, Matthew Cardeiro, Angelina Hong, Adekunle Bamgboye

East Florida Research Day 2023

Introduction: Pericardial effusions can have various etiologies, including infectious, autoimmune, drug induced, endocrinologic, among others. Cardiac tamponade occurs when large effusions compress the heart and can lead to obstructive shock.

Case Description: A 48-year-old female with a history of hypothyroidism and pituitary adenoma resection presented with subjective fevers and generalized weakness for the past 5 days. She was lethargic with muffled heart sounds on exam. Vitals showed a heart rate 95 beats per minute, blood pressure 63/51, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, with normal temperature. Labs on admission were significant for white blood cell count of 11,500/L, hemoglobin 10.8 …

Systematic Review Of Coronary Air Embolism Following Percutaneous Lung Biopsy, Hytham Rashid, Tusharkumar Pansuriya, Aswin Srinivasan, Branden Wilson, Haris Ahmed

Gulf Coast Division Research Day 2023

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Cannabis Consumption And The Emergence Of Giant Lung Bullae: A Case Report And Clinical Analysis, Rafael Miret, Jose Rodriguez Castro, Armando Cabrera, Mauricio Danckers, Raiko Diaz, Nikhil Bhardwaj

East Florida Research Day 2023

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Introduction: Vanishing Lung Syndrome (VLS), also known as idiopathic giant bullous emphysema, is a rare pulmonary condition characterized by the development of large, thin-walled bullae within the lung parenchyma. While the exact etiology of VLS remains unclear, there is growing interest in exploring a potential association between VLS and cannabis use. This case report aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by presenting a case of VLS in a patient with a history of chronic cannabis consumption in prior years.

Clinical Presentation: A 44-year-old former smoker male …

A Unique Case Of Olanzapine Induced Hypothermia, Victoria A. Rodriguez-Quick, Shreenal Patel, Jaijo Vennatt, Krina Viroliya, Sivatej Sarva

Gulf Coast Division Research Day 2023

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An Intersting Presentation Of Angina Due To Left Posterolateral To Right Posterolateral Coronary Artery Fistula, Vivek Nadipalli, Ahmed Mahmood, Muhammad Uzair Lodhi, Bilal Hussain, Sohail Khan, Christel Cuevas, Thomas Alexander

Gulf Coast Division Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.