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Presented by Samuel Lee, MD H&P A 3 year old African-American male is brought to the ED by his mother with a fever for six days, sore throat, and a rash on his chest.  The patient had been seen by his PCP 3 days ago, diagnosed with scarlet fever, and started on amoxicillin. Since then [...]

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Presented by Michael Fernandes, MD Chief Complaint: “I’m having trouble breathing.” History of Present Illness: This is a 46 year-old female presents to the emergency department as a medical code.  Her primary complaint is severe shortness of breath.  She is fully alert, complaining that her breathing has been getting progressively worse, as well as feeling [...]

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Presented by Michael Fernandes, MD Chief Complaint: “I’m having trouble breathing.” History of Present Illness: This is a 46 year-old female presents to the emergency department as a medical code.  Her primary complaint is severe shortness of breath.  She is fully alert, complaining that her breathing has been getting progressively worse, as well as feeling [...]

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Presented by Ryan Phillips, MD History of present illness: A 76-year-old female was wheeled down to the first aid station during a 90 degree Thursday afternoon day game at Comerica Park. The patient is a member of an assisted-living home and is visiting the park as a part of “Senior Day” promotion at the assisted [...]

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Presented by Mondeep Narewal, MD HPI: A 55-year-old man presents to the ED for progressive shortness of breath. His past medical history is significant for congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes hypothyroidism, and kidney failure.   Only a limited history could be obtained as the patient is short of breath.  He states that he [...]

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