Thrombolytic therapy of pulmonary embolism: a comprehensive review of current evidence.

abstract：:We analyzed seven patients with beta-thalassemia intermedia presenting with congestive heart failure secondary to pulmonary hypertension. This condition has been recognized only recently as part of the clinical spectrum of beta-thalassemia. Our group of patients included two men and five women with the clinical pictur...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Aessopos A,Stamatelos G,Skoumas V,Vassilopoulos G,Mantzourani M,Loukopoulos D

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to identify correlates of fibrosis in acute respiratory failure, autopsies were performed on 16 patients who died after an episode of more than two weeks' duration, and the left lower lung lobe was obtained for biochemical measurements. The average amount of lobar collagen in one group of patients was nearly ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Collins JF,Smith JD,Coalson JJ,Johanson WG Jr

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been reported, but not proven, that perioperative blood transfusions have a detrimental effect on the survival of patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer. STUDY DESIGN:and methods: A prospective study was carried out on the patients undergoing lobectomy for stage I lung cancer at our department f...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nosotti M,Rebulla P,Riccardi D,Baisi A,Bellaviti N,Rosso L,Santambrogio L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that funeral directors have an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB). Although there is indirect evidence of transmission of TB from cadavers to mortuary workers, there is only one recently documented case in the literature. We report here another case of occupationally acquired TB in a funera...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lauzardo M,Lee P,Duncan H,Hale Y

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Native valve endocarditis normally presents with fever and only later in its course demonstrates dysfunction of the affected valve. We describe a case of endocarditis due to Neisseria subflava, a Gram-negative diplococcal saprophyte of the oral cavity, which was unsuspected clinically and found unexpectedly during a m...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Amsel BJ,Moulijn AC

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidence and potential risk factors for pneumonia due to Haemophilus influenzae in adults treated with mechanical ventilation in a medical-surgical ICU were investigated. Diagnosis was established in 91 episodes and H influenzae was isolated in 20 of them. Mean onset of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to H ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rello J,Ricart M,Ausina V,Net A,Prats G

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a major cause of ICU infection, results in high morbidity, mortality, and health-care costs. Multiple risk factors for VAP involve complex host factors and ubiquitous pathogens that require several different types of prevention strategies. Prevention efforts should focus on reduc...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Craven DE

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a worldwide problem. It cannot be prevented or cured, but it is possible, at least in principle, to control asthma with modern management. Control usually is assessed by history of symptoms, physical examination, and measurement of lung function. A practical problem is that these measures of contro...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Green RJ,Klein M,Becker P,Halkas A,Lewis H,Kitchin O,Moodley T,Masekela R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study represents an analysis of 13 cases of ruptured interventricular septum occurring as a complication of myocardial infarction. The cases considered appeared to divide themselves into two groups. One group survived the septal rupture for weeks or months and underwent surgery in the chronic stage. The patients ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kaplan MA,Harris CN,Kay JH,Parker DP,Magidson O

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the differences in smoking characteristics between a group of smokers with COPD and another group of healthy smokers, both of which were identified in a population-based epidemiologic study. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:This is an epidemiologic, multicenter, population-based study conducted in seven ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jiménez-Ruiz CA,Masa F,Miravitlles M,Gabriel R,Viejo JL,Villasante C,Sobradillo V

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurosarcoidosis occurs in approximately 5% of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. A review of medical literature shows that intracranial mass-like lesions secondary to sarcoidosis are quite rare. CT and MRI scanning would suggest that this manifestation of neurosarcoidosis may be more common than previously realized....

journal_title：Chest

authors： Veres L,Utz JP,Houser OW

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the usefulness of performing routine postprocedure chest radiographs (CXRs) following percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) under bronchoscopic visualization. DESIGN:Retrospective, chart review. SETTING:Medical-surgical ICU of a teaching hospital. METHODS:Sixty patients who underwent PD...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Datta D,Onyirimba F,McNamee MJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the incidence and mechanisms of cardiovascular complications and postoperative respiratory insufficiency associated with GA and Nd:YAG laser endobronchial tumor resection. The records of 73 patients undergoing 87 procedures were reviewed. Preoperative status, anesthetic methods and perioperative complicatio...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hanowell LH,Martin WR,Savelle JE,Foppiano LE

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibitory effect of lidocaine and lidocaine plus methylparaben as a preservative was studied with 25 strains of bacteria. The tested strains were mixed with each topical anesthetic preparation, and quantitative cultures were performed on aspirates at 0, 30, 60, and 120 minutes. Results were compared to counts obt...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wimberley N,Willey S,Sullivan N,Bartlett JG

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Whereas pulmonary rehabilitation reduces symptoms and improves the quality of life of patients with COPD and is recommended in management guidelines, few patients have access to rehabilitation services. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of increasing access to selected comp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Coultas D,Frederick J,Barnett B,Singh G,Wludyka P

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine the efficacy and safety of perioperative treatment with methylprednisolone on the development of lung injury after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. METHODS:This was a randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 98 adult patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmo...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kerr KM,Auger WR,Marsh JJ,Devendra G,Spragg RG,Kim NH,Channick RN,Jamieson SW,Madani MM,Manecke GR,Roth DM,Shragg GP,Fedullo PF

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether oxidative stress occurs following lobectomy and pneumonectomy and to evaluate whether markers of oxidative stress might be of value in the assessment of the diagnosis, course, and prognosis of postoperative complications. DESIGN:A prospective study. SETTING:A specialized thorac...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lases EC,Duurkens VA,Gerritsen WB,Haas FJ

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated cardiac troponin levels have been shown to be associated with adverse outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). However, few data address the management implications of undetectable cardiac troponin I (cTnI) using a highly sensitive assay. We hypothesized that undetectable cTnI predic...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hakemi EU,Alyousef T,Dang G,Hakmei J,Doukky R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orthopnea is a common feature in COPD patients, although its nature is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE:To study the role of tidal expiratory flow limitation (FL) in the genesis of orthopnea in patients with stable COPD. MEASUREMENTS:Tidal FL was assessed in 117 ambulatory COPD patients in sitting and supine p...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eltayara L,Ghezzo H,Milic-Emili J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased outdoor air pollution levels are associated with more frequent use of rescue inhalers in subjects with asthma. However, it is unknown whether this phenomenon is explained by an air pollution-mediated increase in respiratory symptom severity or whether air pollutants decrease the efficacy of short-a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hernández-Cadena L,Holguin F,Barraza-Villarreal A,Del Río-Navarro BE,Sienra-Monge JJ,Romieu I

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior to 1978, the conventional treatment of pneumothorax generally consisted of conservative therapies such as rest, needle puncture, or thoracic cavity drainage; however, when conservative therapies were ineffective or relapse occurred therapeutic approach, 34 percent (11/32) of our patients required a thoracotomy. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Tsukamoto T,Nakamura H,Satoh T,Yamada K,Nagasawa M

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine the effect of electrode placement and standing on the 12-lead electrocardiogram required prior to exercise testing, 104 male patients with stable coronary heart disease were studied. Electrocardiograms were recorded with two different placements of the arm electrodes commonly used for exercise te...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gamble P,McManus H,Jensen D,Froelicher V

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive sleepiness (ES) is a common symptom of OSA, which often persists despite primary OSA therapy. This phase III randomized withdrawal trial evaluated solriamfetol (JZP-110) for the treatment of ES in adults with OSA. METHODS:After 2 weeks of clinical titration (n = 174) and 2 weeks of stable dose adm...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Strollo PJ Jr,Hedner J,Collop N,Lorch DG Jr,Chen D,Carter LP,Lu Y,Lee L,Black J,Pépin JL,Redline S,Tones 4 Study Investigators.

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To examine the hemodynamic and metabolic short-term effects of hypophosphatemia correction in patients with septic shock receiving catecholamine therapy. DESIGN:Prospective, single cohort study. SETTING:ICU, university hospital. PATIENTS:Ten patients with septic shock and hypophosphatemia below 2 mg/...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bollaert PE,Levy B,Nace L,Laterre PF,Larcan A

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients developed severe, progressive acute respiratory insufficiency despite aggressive application of conventional respiratory therapy. Application of increased PEEP (18 torr or greater) resulted in a significant decrease in QA/QT. Selection of the optimal levle of PEEP for each patient required seria...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kirby RR,Downs JB,Civetta JM,Modell JH,Dannemiller FJ,Klein EF,Hodges M

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To assess exercise tolerance and determine the distinct role of cardiac, respiratory, or peripheral factors on it after delayed surgical repair in patients with tetralogy of Fallot. DESIGN:The aerobic exercise capacity of 15 adult patients (mean [+/- SD] age, 21 +/- 6; age range, 9 to 30 years) underg...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ercisli M,Vural KM,Gokkaya KN,Koseoglu F,Tufekcioglu O,Sener E,Tasdemir O

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-six adults (23 to 58 years) with mild to moderate asthma underwent a 10-week supervised rehabilitation program, with emphasis on physical training. In the first 2 weeks, they exercised daily in an indoor swimming pool (33 degrees C) and received education about asthma, medication, and principles of physical tra...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Emtner M,Herala M,Stålenheim G

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beginning in July 1977, cold potassium-induced cardioplegia has been used in 60 consecutive patients undergoing correction of congenital heart defects in whom the aorta was cross clamped. Ages ranged from 4 weeks to 18 years (mean 5.8 years); 40 percent were less than 24 months of age. Surgery included correction of v...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Crawford FA Jr,Barnes TY,Heath BJ

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The leading cause of pericardial effusion in urban hospitals is now AIDS-related pathologies. Clinically, these effusions are a diagnostic and management dilemma. In our institution, pericardial biopsy and operative drainage have become part of the diagnostic and management plan. Surgical intervention, howev...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Flum DR,McGinn JT Jr,Tyras DH

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucoid impaction is a complication of asthma and is frequently recurrent in patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). This report describes a patient with asthma and recurrent bilateral well-circumscribed densities on chest roentgenogram in the absence of ABPA. Recognition of this clinical presenta...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Anderson WM

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00