Evaluation of lung function during pulmonary rejection and infection in heart-lung transplant patients. Hannover Lung Transplant Group.

abstract：:Exercise-associated cardiac asystole (EACA) in patients without structural heart disease is uncommonly encountered. Two patients who developed prolonged asystolic arrest associated with exercise are described; both demonstrated a positive head-up tilt table response, absence of underlying heart disease, and a history ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Tse HF,Lau CP

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thoracentesis can be accomplished by active aspiration or drainage with gravity. This trial investigated whether gravity drainage could protect against negative pressure-related complications such as chest discomfort, re-expansion pulmonary edema, or pneumothorax compared with active aspiration. METHODS:Thi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lentz RJ,Shojaee S,Grosu HB,Rickman OB,Roller L,Pannu JK,DePew ZS,Debiane LG,Cicenia JC,Akulian J,Walston C,Sanchez TM,Davidson KR,Jagan N,Ahmad S,Gilbert C,Huggins JT,Chen H,Light RW,Yarmus L,Feller-Kopman D,Le

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Depressive symptoms and reduced health-related quality of life are common in patients with severe COPD. Therefore, understanding the association between preferences for life-sustaining treatment and depression or quality of life is important in providing care. No prior studies have examined the effects ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Stapleton RD,Nielsen EL,Engelberg RA,Patrick DL,Curtis JR

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Black smokers have earlier development of lung disease as well as poorer sleep health than whites. RESEARCH QUESTION:In a sample of black smokers, to what extent does sleep health modify the association between smoking level and functional exercise capacity? DESIGN AND METHODS:Cross-sectional data from 209...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gangemi AJ,Satti A,Zantah M,Blair R,Brewer B,Ma G,Grandner MA,Davey A,Criner GJ,Patterson F

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study attempts to determine the distribution of transudates vs exudates in pathologically proved malignant pleural effusions and the necessity for cytologic studies in patients with a transudative effusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of all cytologically positive malignant pleural effusi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Assi Z,Caruso JL,Herndon J,Patz EF Jr

更新日期：1998-05-01 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

abstract：:To further delineate indications for noninvasive pressure support ventilation (NIPSV), we proposed this noninvasive technique as an alternative to endotracheal intubation in 17 consecutive patients with acute respiratory failure from various causes. Eight patients (47 percent) were successfully ventilated with NIPSV, ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wysocki M,Tric L,Wolff MA,Gertner J,Millet H,Herman B

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is frequently encountered on chest imaging and poses an important diagnostic challenge to clinicians. The differential diagnosis is broad, ranging from benign granulomata and infectious processes to malignancy. Important concepts in the evaluation of SPNs include the definition, mor...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Patel VK,Naik SK,Naidich DP,Travis WD,Weingarten JA,Lazzaro R,Gutterman DD,Wentowski C,Grosu HB,Raoof S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of the structure and function of the subvalvular apparatus (SVA) in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) is complex, yet is of major importance prior to therapeutic decision making. Currently available methods of assessment are neither sufficiently accurate nor feasible. We review anatomic and f...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Turgeman Y,Atar S,Rosenfeld T

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, and usually fatal disease, based on a multifaceted and incompletely understood pathogenesis. Some of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of vascular remodeling have been experimentally explored, and it is obvious that alterations of microvessels are invo...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hanumegowda C,Farkas L,Kolb M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although patients with heart disease have successfully completed marathon runs, the immediate cardiac effects of similar and greater distance endurance exercise competition are unknown. Two such cases are presented, demonstrating that vigorous exercise and extreme levels of fitness are not precluded in the cardiac pat...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Douglas PS,Sigler A,O'Toole ML,Hiller WD

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension and related pulmonary vascular diseases cause significant morbidities and high mortality and present many unique challenges toward improving outcomes in neonates, infants, and children. Differences between pediatric and adult disease are reflected in controversies regarding etiologies, classific...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hopper RK,Abman SH,Ivy DD

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A transcutaneous oxygen sensor was used to detect the development of hypoxemia in patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Measurements of transcutaneous PO2 (tcPO2) correlated well with arterial PO2 (PaO2), and correctly detected all instances when PaO2 was less than 65 mm Hg. The sensor was noninvasive and cause...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ghows MB,Rosen MJ,Chuang MT,Sacks HS,Teirstein AS

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OSA is a common yet underdiagnosed disorder encountered in everyday practice. The disease is a unique physiologic stressor that contributes to the development or progression of many other disorders, particularly cardiovascular conditions. The pulmonary circulation is specifically affected by the intermittent hypoxic a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ismail K,Roberts K,Manning P,Manley C,Hill NS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early-life stress is becoming an important determinant of immune system programming. Maternal prenatal distress is found to be associated with atopic disease in offspring but the separate effects of postnatal distress are not well-studied. RESEARCH QUESTION:Does the likelihood of asthma and atopic dermatiti...

journal_title：Chest

authors： van der Leek AP,Bahreinian S,Chartier M,Dahl ME,Azad MB,Brownell MD,Kozyrskyj AL

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：:Cough and wheezing are frequent side effects of inhaling beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol (BA) in patients with asthma. Twenty percent of our outpatient asthmatic subjects are unable to take BA due to these side effects. Twelve patients with history of severe cough and wheezing after inhaling BA were tested. Three ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Shim C,Williams MH Jr

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Although videothoracoscopic (VTS) resection of Masaoka stage I thymoma has been reported to be a less invasive method than open thoracotomy and to achieve a comparable surgical outcome, the usefulness of this method in the treatment of stage II thymoma has not yet been prospectively evaluated. We there...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Cheng YJ,Kao EL,Chou SH

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine life is arguably the most critical time in developmental programming, when environmental exposures may have the greatest potential to influence evolving fetal structure and function. There has been substantial progress in understanding the epigenetic mechanisms through which environmental exposures can permane...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Martino D,Prescott S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) isolation from clinical specimens is the standard for TB diagnosis. Positive MTB cultures are rarely questioned, but false-positive culture rates range from 2% to 4%. In December 2011, two smear-negative, culture-positive TB cases were reported to the Oklahoma State Department of Healt...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Johnson MG,Lindsey PH,Harvey CF,Bradley KK

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) during flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is the recommended procedure for diagnosing sarcoidosis in most cases, although its yield in stage I disease is reported to be not as high as when parenchymal involvement is radiologically evident. We undertook this study to assess the...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Trisolini R,Lazzari Agli L,Cancellieri A,Poletti V,Tinelli C,Baruzzi G,Patelli M

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 53-year-old woman without any risk factors for coronary artery disease was found to have a congenital intrathoracic left ventricular diverticulum with a narrow long connection to the left ventricular cavity. Coronary angiography revealed normal coronary arteries. The diverticulum was resected and showed three normal...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Suilen C,Friedli B,Rutishauser W

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies emphasize the importance of heart rate in the genesis of ventricular arrhythmias during myocardial ischemia. The role of alterations in rhythm has not previously been systematically investigated. In 20 dogs subjected to acute myocardial ischemia and crushing of the sinus node, standard electrocardiograp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hope RR,Lazzara R,Scherlag BJ

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between pulmonary impairment and all-cause mortality was investigated among white subjects in a follow-up study of a large national cohort. Pulmonary function was measured during the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANESI) (1971 to 1975); subsequent mortality information was obtained...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bang KM,Gergen PJ,Kramer R,Cohen B

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient underwent exercise testing during evaluation for unexplained dyspnea. Evidence of ventilation-perfusion mismatch was noted and subsequent testing revealed multiple pulmonary emboli. Ventilation perfusion parameters by serial exercise testing progressively improved during the course of the patient's illness b...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Helmers RA,Zavala DC

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term physiologic effects of mask pressure support ventilation (PSV) and proportional assist ventilation (PAV) in patients in clinically stable condition with chronic ventilatory failure (CVF). DESIGN:Randomized, controlled physiologic study. SETTING:Lung function units of two pulmonary ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Porta R,Appendini L,Vitacca M,Bianchi L,Donner CF,Poggi R,Ambrosino N

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We carried out a study to assess the prevalence of respiratory disease in lead miners and to investigate the roles of silica and lead. We used a questionnaire for symptoms and examinations for signs of respiratory disease, chest roentgenograms, and spirometric study in 45 lead miners. Six underwent bronchoscopy and tr...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Masjedi MR,Estineh N,Bahadori M,Alavi M,Sprince NL

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last few years, there has been a renewed interest in patients with characteristics of both asthma and COPD. Although the precise definition of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) is still controversial, patients with overlapping features are frequently encountered in clinical practice, and may indeed have worse clinica...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Maselli DJ,Hardin M,Christenson SA,Hanania NA,Hersh CP,Adams SG,Anzueto A,Peters JI,Han MK,Martinez FJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjunctive strategies are an important part of the management of ARDS. However, their application in clinical practice remains inconsistent. RESEARCH QUESTION:We wished to determine the frequency and patterns of use of adjunctive strategies in patients with moderate to severe ARDS (Pao2/Fio2 [P/F ratio] < 1...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Duggal A,Rezoagli E,Pham T,McNicholas BA,Fan E,Bellani G,Rubenfeld G,Pesenti AM,Laffey JG,LUNG SAFE Investigators and the ESICM Trials Group.

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00