Coronary artery air embolism complicating a CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy of the lung.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postnasal drip (PND) is a common symptom associated with upper respiratory tract disorders. It occurs without other symptoms or combined with chronic rhinosinusitis. However, the pathophysiology of PND is debated to this day, and an objective definition of PND has not been established. Therefore, we aimed to...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bucher S,Schmid-Grendelmeier P,Soyka MB

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among patients hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), the risk factors for short-term hospital readmission after discharge are unknown. METHODS:We conducted a prospective observational study of 1,117 patients who had been discharged alive after hospitalization for CAP. We collected variables a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Capelastegui A,España Yandiola PP,Quintana JM,Bilbao A,Diez R,Pascual S,Pulido E,Egurrola M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To investigate the roles of human alpha-defensin (HAD), human beta-defensin (HBD)-1, and HBD-2, novel antimicrobial peptides, in patients with Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI). PATIENTS:The study included 25 patients (10 men) with MAI who visited our hospital between June 1998 and Au...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ashitani J,Mukae H,Hiratsuka T,Nakazato M,Kumamoto K,Matsukura S

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many complementary techniques for mediastinal staging of lung cancer. It is increasingly apparent that the accuracy of mediastinal staging depends not only on which test is used but also on technical factors of how the procedure is performed. This article reviews data regarding such technical factors and pro...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Detterbeck F,Puchalski J,Rubinowitz A,Cheng D

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The current invasive and noninvasive methods for delivering long-term ventilatory support rely on cumbersome patient interfaces that may interfere with upper airway function. To overcome these limitations, a novel system was developed to ventilate conscious, spontaneously breathing dogs through a self-cont...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Tagaito Y,Schneider H,O'Donnell CP,Smith PL,Schwartz AR

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the utility of urinary uric acid excretion as a marker of nocturnal hypoxia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) before and after the institution of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). DESIGN:Prospective, open. SETTING:Sleep Disorders Laboratory, V...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sahebjani H

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eosinophils contain granule proteins such as eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) that have proinflammatory effects on airways. ECP may be released on activation of eosinophils into the plasma and is widely used as a marker of bronchial hyperreactivity and allergic inflammation. Environmental factors as well as...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Domej W,Schwaberger G,Tilz GP,Földes-Papp Z,Demel U,Lang J,von Duvillard SP

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrioventricular nodal alternating Wenckebach periods were defined as episodes of 2:1 atrioventricular block in which there was a gradual increase in transmission intervals of conducted beats ending in two or three consecutively blocked atrial impulses. This is one of the mechanisms whereby 2:1 atrioventricular block ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Castellanos A,Sung RJ,Aldrich JL,Maxwell M,Myerburg RJ

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first reported case (to our knowledge) of pulmonary granulomatosis caused by aspirated green tea. In this case, we found granulomatous alveolitis with lymph follicles, T lymphocytosis with predominantly CD8+ cells in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluids, positive serum precipitin and proliferative respons...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sakamoto O,Saita N,Yamasaki H,Tamanoi M,Ando M

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine the impact of OSA syndrome (OSAS) on symptoms and quality of life (QoL) among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, we assessed adherence and response to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in this population. METHODS:This was a case-controlled observatio...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lettieri CJ,Williams SG,Collen JF

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the cross-sectional echocardiographic features of a left ventricular diverticulum. The echocardiographic findings are illustrated and discussed in relation to the diagnostic capabilities of this noninvasive imaging technique. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Estevez CM,Weyman AE,Feigenbaum H

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Continuous administration of aerosolized beta 2-agonists has been suggested as an effective treatment for severe reversible airways disease. To facilitate continuous therapy and avoid a feed system for small-volume nebulizers (SVNs), a large-volume medication nebulizer (Vortran HEART) was deve...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McPeck M,Tandon R,Hughes K,Smaldone GC

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative two-dimensional echocardiography allows visualization of cardiac anatomy and function not possible by other techniques. Although preoperative evaluation by noninvasive methods is usually adequate for diagnosis of cardiac tumors, two-dimensional echocardiography can be beneficial intraoperatively. Intrao...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mora F,Mindich BP,Guarino T,Goldman ME

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of microaspiration in gastroesophageal reflux-induced bronchoconstriction. DESIGN:Prospective study blinded to the subject. SETTING:Outpatient laboratory of a 908-bed university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty nonsmoking adults divided into two groups: asthmatics with reflux (AR), ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Harding SM,Schan CA,Guzzo MR,Alexander RW,Bradley LA,Richter JE

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interstitial pneumonitis in children is a rare and poorly understood disease. Controversy exists as to whether the varoius histologic changes encountered represent different disease or a spectrum of the same disease. Fourteen biopsy-confirmed cases of desquamative interstitial pneumonitis in children were seen at the ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Stillwell PC,Norris DG,O'Connell EJ,Rosenow EC 3rd,Weiland LH,Harrison EG Jr

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the actual mortality and morbidity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) have been unknown heretofore, we undertook a follow-up study of 198 OSAS patients seen at the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic between 1972 and 1980, for whom either tracheostomy (71 patients) or weight loss (127 patients) had been recomme...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Partinen M,Jamieson A,Guilleminault C

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is associated with reduced physical capacity. However, it is unclear whether pulmonary emphysema, which can occur without COPD, is associated with reduced physical activity in daily life, particularly among people without COPD and never smokers. We hypothesized that greater percentage of emphysema-like ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lo Cascio CM,Quante M,Hoffman EA,Bertoni AG,Aaron CP,Schwartz JE,Avdalovic MV,Fan VS,Lovasi GS,Kawut SM,Austin JHM,Redline S,Barr RG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchial stump fistula occurred on the seventh postoperative day in a 45-year-old man who underwent right pneumonectomy for T2N2M0 adenocarcinoma of the lung. It was attributable to ventilator-related barotrauma during treatment of ARDS from multiple pulmonary emboli. A frequently lethal complication, its presentatio...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pomerantz AH,Derasari MD,Sethi SS,Khan S

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Although inhaled beta2-agonists are in widespread use, several reports question their potential arrhythmogenic effects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cardiac electrophysiologic effects of a single, regular dose of an inhaled beta2-agonist in humans. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:T...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kallergis EM,Manios EG,Kanoupakis EM,Schiza SE,Mavrakis HE,Klapsinos NK,Vardas PE

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel technique has been developed for the isolation and lavaging of a central airway segment in humans. The procedure uses a double-balloon airway-sampling catheter that is placed into the airways with fiberoptic bronchoscopic guidance. A protocol using this technique was attempted in 32 subjects (18 normal subject...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eschenbacher WL,Gravelyn TR

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unresectable carcinoma of the lung has traditionally been recognized as a contraindication to surgery in massive hemoptysis. A 60-year-old man had massive hemoptysis. At surgery an unresectable neoplastic mass invading the mediastinum and great vessels was encountered. Subtotal resection was accomplished using a stapl...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hargrove WC 3rd,Harken AH

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This type of pulmonary venous infarction has not been previously reported, namely: pulmonary vein obstruction from squamous cell carcinoma. Furthermore, this case is unique in that the characteristic pathologic vascular changes observed with pulmonary venous infarction were contrasted with a noninfarcted upper lobe th...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Williamson WA,Tronic BS,Levitan N,Webb-Johnson DC,Shahian DM,Ellis FH Jr

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 15 patients with life threatening, massive hemoptysis is reported. Thirteen of these patients underwent immediate operative treatment with only three deaths. One died after bronchoscopic identification of the bleeding site while awaiting elective thoracotomy. The other patient left the hospital against med...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McCollun WB,Mattox KL,Guinn GA,Beall AC Jr

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case in which the radiographic appearance of a bipolar pacing lead mimics a wire fracture. Recognition of this normal finding--due to lead construction--will help avoid erroneous diagnosis of wire fracture on chest x-ray films. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hecht S,Berdoff R,Van Tosh A,Goldberg E

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:With the development of percutaneous inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, IVC interruption has become a widely used procedure in patients with or at risk for venous thromboembolism. In an attempt at clarifying the indications for filter placement, a systematic literature review was undertaken. DESIGN:Bibl...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Girard P,Stern JB,Parent F

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critically ill patients who develop ARDS have substantial associated morbidity and mortality. Circulating mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) released during critical illness causes endothelial dysfunction and lung injury in experimental models. This study hypothesized that elevated plasma mtDNA is associated with ARD...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Faust HE,Reilly JP,Anderson BJ,Ittner CAG,Forker CM,Zhang P,Weaver BA,Holena DN,Lanken PN,Christie JD,Meyer NJ,Mangalmurti NS,Shashaty MGS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no documentation in the literature of the risk of hypoxemia after chest percussion in acutely ill adults with nonsurgical pulmonary disorders. We studied the immediate effect of postural drainage and chest percussion (PDP) on oxygenation in 22 hospitalized patients with a variety of acute, nonsurgical pulmona...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Connors AF Jr,Hammon WE,Martin RJ,Rogers RM

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some studies have demonstrated that the function of the growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 axis is significantly impaired in patients with oral corticosteroid (CS)-induced osteoporosis. The aim of study was to investigate the effects of long-term therapy with inhaled CSs (ICSs) on the hyp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Malerba M,Bossoni S,Radaeli A,Mori E,Bonadonna S,Giustina A,Tantucci C

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spirometry is a useful test of pulmonary function and can be safely performed in a variety of clinical situations. Although the technique for performing the maneuver is straightforward, there are many sources of variability in results. Specific criteria must be met in order for the test to be considered valid. For the...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lange NE,Mulholland M,Kreider ME

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ozone can cause pulmonary edema and simultaneously decrease blood pressure. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) may mediate both of these effects in that it increases pulmonary capillary permeability resulting in edema formation and vasodilates the vascular system. The present investigation was designed to test directly t...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vesely DL,Giordano AT,Raska-Emery P,Montgomery MR

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00