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To Echo Or Not To Echo: Improving Appropriate Use Of Echocardiography In Evaluation Of Syncope, William Hicks, Cindy Iwuagwu, Suzan Khalil, Juan Pablo Meruvia Garron, Cynthia Schwartz, Floyd Burke

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

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 GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

The Location And Incidence Of Neuromas As Related To Metatarsal Juxtaposition On Radiographs: A Prospective Review Of Consecutively Enrolled Patients, Giacat Pham, Taylor Bergstrom, Liz Connolly, Jihae Kim, Spencer Stringham, Josh Joseph, Kaitlin Thompson, Hisham Ashry

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

INTRODUCTION: Neuromas are commonly diagnosed at the third interspace, and are known as morton’s neuromas. It is not a true neuroma, but rather degeneration of myelinated nerve fiber with associated histopathological changes of the interdigital nerve within the foot. This condition is a degenerative process rather than neoplastic. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not third interspace neuromas truly are the most common location for a neuroma when compared to other interspaces of the foot.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective review of the medical records of 100 patients diagnosed with interspace neuromas from private practices …

Utilizing A Mechanical Aspiration Device To Debulk Intracardiac Mass, Vivek Nadipalli, Ahmed Mahmood, Muhammad Uzair Lodhi, Christel Cuevas, Scott Mckinstry, Thomas Alexander

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

A Rare Case Of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Elective Transesophageal Cardioversion, Rebecca Smidy, Michael Gindi, Dhruv Reddy, Jacob Poliakoff

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Acute Multiorgan Failure In A 27-Year-Old Non-Drug User, Tatiana Gusan, Angelina Hong, Sarah Kaufman, Nathan Zaher

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: Hypertensive emergency is defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg or diastolic pressure over 120 mmHg with signs of end organ damage. The pathophysiology of a hypertensive emergency leads to an inability to maintain tissue perfusion resulting in organ hypoxia that often leads to temporary, and in more severe cases, permanent damage.

Case Description: A 27-year-old gentleman with no known past medical history presented with acute bilateral blurry vision, headache and bilateral lower extremity weakness for the past two days. His blood pressure was 266/169 and heart rate 99 beats per minute on presentation. Bloodwork demonstrated …

Pain In The Back – A Rare Case Of Atraumatic Paraspinal Compartment Syndrome, Muhammad Rehan, Jodi Perry

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: Paraspinal Compartment Syndrome (PCS) is a well-documented complication after trauma and orthopedic injuries though incidence of atraumatic PCS in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) is not well documented. We present a case of a middle-aged man with acute PCS after intravenous (IV) amphetamine use.

Case Description: 40-years-old male with a history of substance use disorder was brought in for evaluation after being found wandering naked in the streets. He admitted to relapsing and using 0.5 grams of IV amphetamine. He was found to be agitated, energetic, and endorsed visual and auditory hallucinations. Initial physical examination showed no focal …

Giant Mesenchymal Hepatic Hamartomas With Adrenal Involvement Precipitating Respiratory Failure: A Myxomatous Mystery In A 3 Month Old, Ali Yasback, Abid Ulhaque, Tushar Chandra, Sandor Szilagyi

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

A Unique Presentation Of Libman-Sacks: Non-Bacterial Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis, August Rakutt, Lauren Hampton, Johnathan Frunzi

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Spur Cell Hemolytic Anemia: An Uncommon Etiology Of Anemia In Liver Cirrhosis, Hanan Gruhonjic, Austin Van Vliet, Maxwell Tague, Masi Javeed

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Unmasking The Cause: A Case Of Adrenal Insufficiency Masquerading As Insulinoma-Induced Hypoglycemia, Michael C. Miley

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Wernicke Encephalopathy: Interplay Between Magnesium And Thiamine, Richard Allen Gorman Ii, Mark Stine, Rafael Vaello, Patrick J. Stocker

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Late Onset Sheehan Syndrome 23 Years After Post-Partum Hemorrhage, Igbayilola Dosunmu, Ali Tariq Alvi, Sarah Kaufman, Ayesha Malik

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract with figures and references.

Sheehan syndrome is defined as ischemic necrosis of pituitary gland following massive postpartum hemorrhage leading to panhypopituitarism. It has an insidious course with multitude of presentations. The majority of cases remain undiagnosed for many years after the delivery with average time following postpartum hemorrhage to diagnosis of Sheehan syndrome is believed to be almost 13 years according to one study. Here, we present a unique case of late onset of Sheehan syndrome 23 years after the last childbirth which was complicated by hemorrhage. To our knowledge, this is the …

Pancytopenia, Enterovirus Infection, And Pcr Testing, Stephen Mock, Salome Herzstein, Andrea Horbey

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: This is a case of a patient presenting with fever, rash, and vomiting. Upon further studies, patient was found to have pancytopenia which started an extensive hospital work up.

Case Description: A previously healthy 9- year-old female presented to the emergency department with 3 days of tactile fever, 2 days of rash, and 1 day of nonbilious nonbloody emesis. The rash initially appeared on the trunk and by the day of admission, had begun to spread peripherally to the extremities. The rash on the abdomen was described as mild, generalized, blanchable and maculopapular. The rash on the extremities was …

Examining Nationwide Disparities In Managing Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia Among Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus Or End-Stage Kidney Disease By Race And Ethnicity, Daniel Dominguez, Waseem Wahood

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract with tables.

Introduction: Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) presents a significant challenge, particularly for individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). Healthcare disparities related to race and ethnicity are a pressing concern. This study aims to examine a 16-year trend to assess whether the disparities in managing critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are diminishing among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).

Methods: The analysis involved an examination of the National Inpatient Sample data from 2005 to 2020, with a focus on hospitalizations related to CLI. Identification of …

Does Remdesivir Increase The Risk Of Pneumothorax In Covid-19 Patients?, Rebecca Smidy, Michael Gindi, Dhruv Reddy, Jacob Poliakoff

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

COVID-19, sars-cov-2, Remdesivir, Pneumothorax

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 Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract with references.

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 …

When Hypothyroidism Goes Unchecked, Jeong Hwan J. Kim, Yasimin Taheri, Matt Rostami, Ian Joel, Jasprit Takher

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors For Depression Progression In Parkinson's Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study, David Kosoy, James Cassuto, Gregory Kurgansky

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: Depression is a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD) with a significant impact on quality of life and overall prognosis. Despite the availability of effective treatments, many PD patients with depression do not receive timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention. This study aimed to identify risk factors for depression progression in PD to inform clinical practice and future research.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of PD patients using registry data from the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) dataset. The primary outcome was depression progression, defined as a 2-point or greater increase in the MDS-UPRDS depression score within …

A Case Of Hyperkalemia Secondary To Table Salt Alternative In A Patient With Normal Renal Function, Souhil M. Jaafil, Laura Tortora, Erin Marra, Steven Shapiro

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: Hyperkalemia is a commonly presenting electrolyte derangement, usually secondary to chronic kidney disease or medication use. In one retrospective study by Singer et al of 100,260 Emergency Department (ED) patient visits it was found that 1 in 11 ED patients presented with a potassium derangement (1). Patients can present in various ways, from asymptomatic to life threatening arrhythmias. A less commonly recognized cause of hyperkalemia is dietary substitutions for everyday table salt. Ayach et al reported a patient with potassium of 9.8 mmol/L secondar to dietary substitutions but with acute kidney injury and ACE inhibitor use (2). Through a …

A Young Case Of Giant Cell Arteritis, Tricia O'Brien, Philip Mesquita, Zahid Chaudhry

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: Giant Cell Arteritis is condition that commonly affects patients between the ages of 70 and 80 years old. It rarely affects those younger than 50 years of age.

Description: A 40-year-old African American woman, who had previously been diagnosed with Giant Cell Arthritis via temporal artery biopsy at age 33, presented to the emergency department due to facial and arm numbness and throbbing headache. Her ESR was markedly elevated and she was placed on prednisone.

Discussion: The incidence of Giant Cell Arthritis is between 5.8 to 31.3 per 100,000 in the population. This disease affects women 2-3 times more …

Diagnostic Considerations Of Giant Cell Arteritis In Veterans, Paul Kay, Molly Phan, Kimberly M. Winges

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract with references.

Introduction: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common primary systemic vasculitis in adults, but studies to date have been limited in volume or subject to retrospective meta-analysis.1 The United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA) holds the nation’s largest electronic medical database. Veterans comprise 7% of the American population, including 24% of the population over 75 years old.2 Building upon a clinical study of one VHA site cohort,3 we used this database to identify differences in demographics, risk factors, associated systemic conditions, and biopsy yield within the entire veteran population using …

Current Treatment Options For Avn (Freiberg's Infraction) Of The Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint, Nehal Modha, Fahad Rahman, Warren Windram

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the second metatarsal is a debilitating condition characterized by the loss of blood supply to the bone, leading to cellular death and potential collapse of the affected metatarsal head. This study presents a comprehensive review of contemporary literature to elucidate the spectrum of treatment options available for managing AVN of the second metatarsal.

A systematic search of reputable medical databases yielded a total of 38 pertinent studies detailing various treatment modalities for AVN of the second metatarsal. The review encompassed surgical and non-surgical approaches, evaluating their efficacy, long-term outcomes, and complications.

Non-surgical interventions, such as protected …

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

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract available.

Comparing The Expression Of Er, Pr, Her-2 Between Initial Biopsy And Excision Specimens In Invasive Breast Carcinoma Cases. Is There A Need For Universal Repeat Testing?, Gul Wymer, Astrid Sacasa, Susana Ferra

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

BACKGROUND: The current College of American Pathologist (CAP) recommendation is that breast biomarkers Estrogen (ER), Progesterone (PR) and HER2 neu (Her2) testing be done on all primary invasive breast carcinomas and on recurrent or metastatic tumors with the aim to identify patients that will benefit from hormonal treatment or anti-Her2 therapy. Repeat testing on a subsequent specimen is not usually indicated unless results appear discordant with the histopathologic findings. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the need of adopting universal reflex re-testing of breast biomarkers in subsequent excision specimens. The rationale behind this study was based upon …

Subacute Stroke Like Presentation Likely Due To Disseminated Histoplasmosis In An Immunocompromised Patient, Ashley R. Diaz, Priya Mohan, Utmitha Konda, Alfonso Manotas, Issac Ichoa

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Histoplasmosis capsulatum is an opportunistic fungal infection that is largely asymptomatic and found to have nonspecific signs and symptoms. It predominates in Central and North America, and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among the fungal family. However, in the right host, such as in this case, a patient with significant immunosuppression can develop serious manifestations as it disseminates outside of the pulmonary system. The challenging element of disseminated histoplasmosis is that despite proper treatment immunocompromised patients will frequently relapse with worsening presentation. There is limited literature on subacute stroke-like presentation in a patient with chronic infection of …

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 GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Anti-Nmda Encephalitis In A Patient With Active Covid-19 Infection, Ali Abu-Alya, Janita Sidhu, Hamza Hansoti, Tyler Voss-Hamrick, Venkatachalam Veerappan, Ruhin Sidhu

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Stefanie Navarrete

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Introduction: This is the case of a patient presenting with phlegmasia cerulea dolens after recent travel with concurrent extensive pulmonary emboli. Patient’s symptoms progressed quickly, atypically, and he did not have known common risk factor for the extent of his disease.

Case Description: The patient is a 78-year-old Caucasian male who presented to the emergency department complaining of left leg swelling and mild pain that began 1 day prior. Patient flew in 3 weeks prior from Scotland. On exam, patient was found to have extensive erythema and ecchymosis of left leg. On admission, venous ultrasound showed complete extensive thrombosis of …

Microvascular Compression Causing Strokes From Subdural Hematoma Treated By Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization, Roy S. Escobar, Ali Abu-Alya, Vishnu Halthore, Julia Collins, Tanvir Khosla, Hamza Hansoti, Janite Sidhu, Venkatachalam Veerappan, Cyndi Tran

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.