Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and coronary artery spasm.

abstract：SETTING:Seven primary health clinics and a pulmonary disease specialty clinic in Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a commercial immunochromatographic test kit (ICT Tuberculosis; AMRAD-ICT; Sidney, Australia) employing five recombinant Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteins for the detection of pulmonary ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Perkins MD,Conde MB,Martins M,Kritski AL

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:To evaluate whether epithelial damage of airways in asthma could be related to diminished levels of the low molecular weight bronchial leukocyte proteinase inhibitor (BLPI) in airways, we determined BLPI in bronchial washings of 13 asthma patients and 13 healthy subjects, using a sensitive enzyme-linked immunoassay. T...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ochnio JJ,Abboud RT,Lam S,Johal SS,Smith CE,Johnson DA

更新日期：1988-05-01 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：CASE PRESENTATION:An 84-year-old man without a history of smoking presented with progressive dyspnea of 6 months' duration accompanied by fatigue and unintentional weight loss. He denied fever, chills, chest pain, hemoptysis, rash, joint pains, or muscle aches. He had multiple hospitalizations for similar presentations...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Fakih HAM,Samra Y,Ataya A,Prasad A,Papierniak E,Wakefield D,Urbine D

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine the cause of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients since PH can occur because of pulmonary arteriopathy, pulmonary parenchymal destruction, and left ventricular cardiac dysfunction. DESIGN AND SETTING:Consecutive case series in a university hospital. PATIENTS:N...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Strange C,Bolster M,Mazur J,Taylor M,Gossage JR,Silver R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been linked to resistant hypertension, but the magnitude of this association and its independence of confounding have not been established. METHODS:Case patients were 63 patients with resistant hypertension (BP >or= 140/90 mm Hg using at least three BP-lowering dr...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gonçalves SC,Martinez D,Gus M,de Abreu-Silva EO,Bertoluci C,Dutra I,Branchi T,Moreira LB,Fuchs SC,de Oliveira AC,Fuchs FD

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer screening, despite its proven mortality benefit, remains vastly underutilized. Previous studies examined knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs to better understand the reasons underlying the low screening rates. These investigations may have limited generalizability because of traditional participant...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Monu J,Triplette M,Wood DE,Wolff EM,Lavallee DC,Flum DR,Farjah F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We assessed whether transpleural methods for diagnosing peripheral lung cancer, such as needle aspiration or tumor excision, affect relapse and prognosis, because these techniques have potential to spread malignant cells from the tumor. DESIGN:A retrospective study. SETTING:National referral hospital....

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sawabata N,Maeda H,Ohta M,Hayakawa M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with hemodynamic deterioration and worsening mitral regurgitation related to right ventricular apex pacing. Time-dependent changes in papillary muscle contraction as well as ventricular remodeling by right ventricular apex pacing might be responsible for this rare but serious complication. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vanderheyden M,Nellens P,Andries E,Goethals M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ST alternans was recorded during at least one ischemic attack with ST elevation in nine of 65 patients with variant angina. The magnitude and duration of ST elevation during ischemic attacks were significantly greater in patients with than in those without ST alternans. It always appeared during the occlusion phas...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Turitto G,El-Sherif N

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to compare the efficacy of coronary thrombolysis obtained with i.v. administration of three dose regimens of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA). Although many studies have confirmed the efficacy of thrombolytic therapy in treatment of acute myocardial infarction, few prospective st...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Prewitt RM,Schick U,Ducas J

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in the diagnosis of pneumothorax in patients with COPD with particular regard to false-positive diagnoses. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a single-center, prospective, blinded study. Nine patients with pneumothorax, 9 patients with cystic fibrosis, 17 patient...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Slater A,Goodwin M,Anderson KE,Gleeson FV

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary bypass patients less than 40 years of age were identified and compared with a control group previously studied at our hospital. In patients less than 40 years, the average age was 35 years. Men comprised 90.1 percent of group 1, and 83.4 percent of group 2. Operative mortality was 2.89 percent for group 1 and...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kelly ME,DeLaria GA,Najafi H

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Congenital airway malacia is one of the few causes of irreversible airways obstruction in children, but the incidence in the general population is unknown. Severe airway malacia or malacia associated with specific syndromes is usually recognized and diagnosed early in infancy, but information about clinical f...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Boogaard R,Huijsmans SH,Pijnenburg MW,Tiddens HA,de Jongste JC,Merkus PJ

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate renal and vasodilator effects of synthetic atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with special reference to the applicability of ANF as a diuretic and natriuretic. DESIGN:The study consisted of two parts. The first 15 consecutive patients in a un...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hynynen M,Palojoki R,Heinonen J,Tikkanen I,Harjula AL,Fyhrquist F

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk for OSA. Increasing elevation is known to exacerbate underlying respiratory disorders and worsen sleep quality in people without DS, but whether altitude modulates the severity of OSA in DS is uncertain. In this study, we evaluate the impact of elevation (≤ 1...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jensen KM,Sevick CJ,Seewald LAS,Halbower AC,Davis MM,McCabe ERB,Kempe A,Abman SH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inhaled magnesium (Mg) seemed to have a mild protective (nonbronchodilator) effect against histamine and methacholine. Inhaled sodium metabisulfite (MBS) causes bronchoconstriction in asthma through indirect mechanisms that involve sensory nerve stimulation, and it is extensively used to study airway hyperre...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nannini LJ Jr,Hofer D

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is heightened concern that older adults and individuals with occult or known heart disease are exercising at fitness facilities that do not provide adequate cardiovascular screening and emergency procedures, as outlined in contemporary recommendations. To evaluate adherence to these standards, we surveyed 122 ra...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McInnis K,Herbert W,Herbert D,Herbert J,Ribisl P,Franklin B

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of quantitative cultures of BAL for diagnosing nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Medical ICU, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France, an academic tertiary care center. PATIENTS:A total of 141 episodes of suspected lung infection in 84 c...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jourdain B,Joly-Guillou ML,Dombret MC,Calvat S,Trouillet JL,Gibert C,Chastre J

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the study was to evaluate a novel, combined sensor for transcutaneous monitoring of arterial oxygen saturation and carbon dioxide tension. DESIGN:The new monitoring technique was compared to established reference methods. SETTING:ICU and sleep laboratory of a university hospital. PATIENTS:E...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Senn O,Clarenbach CF,Kaplan V,Maggiorini M,Bloch KE

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) often hypoventilate during sleep with marked falls in oxygen saturation (SaO2%). This occurs most commonly during REM sleep, when there is a reduction in rib cage excursion and a fall in end-expiratory lung volume (EELV). The aim of this study was to examine the effect of nocturnal n...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Regnis JA,Piper AJ,Henke KG,Parker S,Bye PT,Sullivan CE

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have demonstrated that high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) prevents intubation in acute hypoxic respiratory failure when compared with conventional oxygen therapy (COT). However, the data examining routine HFNC use in the immediate postoperative period are less clear. RESEARCH QUESTION:Is routine HFNC us...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Chaudhuri D,Granton D,Wang DX,Burns KEA,Helviz Y,Einav S,Trivedi V,Mauri T,Ricard JD,Mancebo J,Frat JP,Jog S,Hernandez G,Maggiore SM,Mbuagbaw L,Hodgson CL,Jaber S,Goligher EC,Brochard L,Rochwerg B

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of late vasopressor administration which evolves after admission to the ICU. RESEARCH QUESTION:What is the epidemiology of late vasopressor administration in the ICU? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We retrospectively studied a cohort of veterans admi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Viglianti EM,Bagshaw SM,Bellomo R,McPeake J,Molling DJ,Wang XQ,Seelye S,Iwashyna TJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study compared two weaning modalities in COPD patients requiring mechanical ventilation (MV) for acute respiratory failure. Nineteen patients with COPD were studied when their precipitating illness was controlled. Although they satisfied the conventional bedside weaning criteria, they could not tolera...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jounieaux V,Duran A,Levi-Valensi P

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Cysteinyl leukotrienes are important proinflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of asthma. Since bronchial hyperresponsiveness is a noninvasive surrogate marker of asthmatic airway inflammation, we evaluated the bronchoprotection afforded by leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs). DESIGN:Systemati...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Currie GP,Lipworth BJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two rules of good graphs are presented and explicated. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Green J

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral undefined pulmonary nodules have become a favorable indication for the videoendoscopic approach in thoracic surgery. In our latest experience, we also successfully applied this technique in centrally located lesions of the lung. In reviewing our first 29 cases, we looked for preoperative features of videoen...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schwarz CD,Lenglinger F,Eckmayr J,Schauer N,Hartl P,Mayer KH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The immediate and long-term clinical events associated with the placement and removal of a retrievable filter (ALN filter; ALN Implants Chirurgicaux; Ghisonaccia, France) remain largely unknown. METHODS:This was a prospective cohort study with an 18-month follow-up. All consecutive patients scheduled for pl...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mismetti P,Rivron-Guillot K,Quenet S,Décousus H,Laporte S,Epinat M,Barral FG

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00