William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP

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Patient With Leukocytosis and Persistent Dry Cough

Author:: William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP

Publish date: September 15, 2023

An 83-year-old man who was a nonsmoker with no history of systemic disease was transferred to the Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System from...

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Renal Replacement Therapy in a Patient Diagnosed With Pancreatitis Secondary to Severe Leptospirosis

Author:: William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP

Publish date: December 4, 2020

In areas where the zoonotic disease leptospirosis is endemic, reduced morbidity and mortality is strongly linked to quick initiation of renal repla...

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Recurrent Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema Refractory to Fresh Frozen Plasma

Author:: William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP

Publish date: December 5, 2019

The case of a patient with refractory angioedema who was treated with fresh frozen plasma without success raises concern for its effectiveness.

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Aspiration of a Dental Tool During a Crown Placement Procedure

Author:: William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP

Publish date: June 16, 2014

Potential life-threatening complications were averted after a patient aspirated a hex driver tool during a dental procedure.