Browsing Clinical Vignette Symposium 2020 by Title

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    • Severe Coarctation of the Aorta: A Delayed Diagnosis 

      Kaiser, Barrie; Couch, Taylor; Bielefeld, Kyle (2020-05)
      INTRODUCTION: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital heart disease characterized by narrowing of the aorta near the aortic isthmus. The incidence of CoA is 4 out of every 10,000 births, accounting for 6–8% of all ...

    • Shocking Results: A Case of Malignant Catatonia 

      Kovelamudi, Asha; NcNaughton, Matt; McClanahan, Sarah; Manning, Tessa (2020-05)
      INTRODUCTION: Malignant catatonia is a life threatening disease and can be difficult to distinguish from other disorders including delirium, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, or exacerbation of mood and psychotic disorders. ...

    • A Ten-Year-Old with Rash and Fever: Atypical Presentation of Kawasaki Disease 

      Martin, Kathryn; Ali, Lamiaa (2020-05)
      INTRODUCTION: Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in young children in the US. The exact cause of Kawasaki Disease remains unknown; however, a combination of clinical symptoms, including fever, ...

    • Thoracic Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Thrombus 

      Chitwood, Joshua; Horst, Vernon; Pandit, Viraj; Nelson, Peter; Kempe, Kelly; Kim, Hyein (2020-05)
      INTRODUCTION: Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers (PAU) develop in the internal elastic lamina and indicate severe aortic atherosclerosis. PAU can have an associated intraluminal aortic thrombus, with associated risk of ...

    • Utilizing 'Project Echo' to Access Hepatitis C Treatment for the Uninsured Patient 

      Beaird, Haley; Ackerman, Autumn; Crosby, Kim (2020-05)
      INTRODUCTION: In 2016 the World Health Organization proclaimed a hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination goal of a 90% decrease in new infections by 2030. Some providers are facing this prevalent disease through an organization ...