Supplemental oxygen and exercise performance in patients with cystic fibrosis with severe pulmonary disease.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To examine the association of occult atherosclerosis of carotid, femoral, and popliteal arteries with the presence and severity of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients without a history or presence of cerebrovascular or peripheral arterial disease using ultrasound examination of periph...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kafetzakis A,Kochiadakis G,Laliotis A,Peteinarakis I,Touloupakis E,Igoumenidis N,Katsamouris A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is significant heterogeneity within the primary graft dysfunction (PGD) syndrome. We aimed to identify distinct grade 3 PGD phenotypes based on severity of lung dysfunction and patterns of resolution. METHODS:Subjects from the Lung Transplant Outcomes Group (LTOG) cohort study with grade 3 PGD within ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Shah RJ,Diamond JM,Cantu E,Lee JC,Lederer DJ,Lama VN,Orens J,Weinacker A,Wilkes DS,Bhorade S,Wille KM,Ware LB,Palmer SM,Crespo M,Localio AR,Demissie E,Kawut SM,Bellamy SL,Christie JD

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The tumor microenvironment, of which cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are the major cellular components, plays an important role in tumor progression. This study evaluated the significance of podoplanin-positive CAFs and CD204-positive TAMs, which may reflect tumor...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ito M,Ishii G,Nagai K,Maeda R,Nakano Y,Ochiai A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the quantitative evaluation of hemomediastinum using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is predictive of the presence of a traumatic disruption of the thoracic aorta (TDA) or its branches in patients who have sustained severe blunt chest trauma. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SE...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vignon P,Rambaud G,François B,Preux PM,Lang RM,Gastinne H

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a safe and minimally invasive tool that can routinely provide high-quality anatomic and hemodynamic information in the severely ill. Despite its potential for frontline acute care clinicians, TEE use has typically been reserved for diagnostic experts in the cardiac-surgical mi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jaidka A,Hobbs H,Koenig S,Millington SJ,Arntfield RT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from recent surveys indicate that a staggering 34.9% of US adults are overweight. Obese adults are at in increased risk for many chronic medical conditions, and this increases the likelihood of admission to an ICU. The critically ill obese patient presents the ICU team with many unique problems. Obesity may resul...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marik P,Varon J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old woman with recent onset of exertional chest pain, left anterior hemiblock and negative stress electrocardiogram was found to have hypoplasia of the coronary sinus with drainage of the major coronary venous blood by way of the Thebesian system into the left ventricle. This abnormality appeared to be of no...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kinard SA

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchopulmonary C-fibers and a subset of mechanically sensitive, acid-sensitive myelinated sensory nerves play essential roles in regulating cough. These vagal sensory nerves terminate primarily in the larynx, trachea, carina, and large intrapulmonary bronchi. Other bronchopulmonary sensory nerves, sensory nerves inn...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Canning BJ,Chang AB,Bolser DC,Smith JA,Mazzone SB,McGarvey L,CHEST Expert Cough Panel.

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Correctly staging lung cancer is important because the treatment options and prognosis differ significantly by stage. Several noninvasive imaging studies and invasive tests are available. Understanding the accuracy, advantages, and disadvantages of the available methods for staging non-small cell lung cancer...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Silvestri GA,Gonzalez AV,Jantz MA,Margolis ML,Gould MK,Tanoue LT,Harris LJ,Detterbeck FC

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stent placement is the only available treatment in patients presenting either a localized external compression or a malacia of the tracheobronchial tree. To assess the functional benefit of prosthesis insertion in these indications, we compared functional respiratory values before, immediately after (48 h), and at som...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vergnon JM,Costes F,Bayon MC,Emonot A

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative bronchial stump failure is a life-threatening complication, and several surgical approaches and procedures have been developed to close the stump. In this report, we describe a case of left mainstem bronchial stump diastasis after pneumonectomy for lung cancer, in which the bronchial stump was re-closed ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Tsunezuka Y,Sato H,Kodama T

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We undertook the present study to investigate the perception of dyspnea (with respect to changes in end-inspiratory and end-expiratory lung volumes), during four different levels of high-intensity constant work rate exercise (CWRE) in patients with severe COPD. DESIGN:Crossover descriptive study with c...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Puente-Maestu L,García de Pedro J,Martínez-Abad Y,Ruíz de Oña JM,Llorente D,Cubillo JM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of pseudomonal infection, colonization, and inflammation in the allograft of lung transplant recipients with cystic fibrosis (CF) as compared with recipients with other end-stage lung disease. DESIGN:Retrospective review. SETTING:University medical center transplant service. PATIENT...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nunley DR,Grgurich W,Iacono AT,Yousem S,Ohori NP,Keenan RJ,Dauber JH

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long-term clinical course of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) complicated with pulmonary arterial hypertension. DESIGN:Prospective analysis of consecutive IPF patients undergoing initial workup with right-heart catheterization (RHC) and pulmonary function testing (PFT)...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hamada K,Nagai S,Tanaka S,Handa T,Shigematsu M,Nagao T,Mishima M,Kitaichi M,Izumi T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine which patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) develop Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) during sleep, we compared the cardiorespiratory profiles of CHF patients with CSR to those of CHF patients without CSR. Overnight polysomnography and continuous transcutaneous PCO2 (tc PCO2) monitoring, est...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hanly P,Zuberi N,Gray R

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:(1) To describe a new percutaneous pleural biopsy technique to obtain multiple-site parietal pleural biopsy specimens in patients with pleural effusion (PE), and (2) to evaluate its effectiveness and safety compared to current techniques. DESIGN:Prospective interventional study. SETTING:University te...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Uthaman B,Behbehani N,Abal A,Madda J,Khan S

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a 46-year-old white man who suffered an acute myocardial infarction after carbon monoxide exposure. The electrocardiogram and serum enzymes showed myocardial infarction. The coronary angiogram performed one week after admission failed to reveal evidence of coronary obstructive lesions. The case p...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marius-Nunez AL

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tobacco smoking increases the risk of sudden cardiac death, possibly by altering the substrate for propagation or sustainment of ventricular tachyarrhythmias. To test this hypothesis, 15 long-term smokers without known coronary artery disease abstained from tobacco smoking for 12 h, after which they underwent SAECG be...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sperry RE,Vacek JL,Smith GS

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common genetic disease that may cause left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction, heart failure, and sudden death. Recent studies have shown a high prevalence of OSA among patients with HCM. Because the hemodynamics in patients with LVOT obstruction are unstable ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nerbass FB,Salemi VMC,Pedrosa RP,Portilho NP,Ferreira-Filho JCA,Moriya HT,Antunes MO,Arteaga-Fernández E,Drager LF,Lorenzi-Filho G

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:Patients receiving prolonged acute mechanical ventilation (PAMV), although comprising a third of all mechanical ventilation (MV) patients, consume two-thirds of all the resources allocated to MV, and their numbers are projected to double by 2020. By virtue of their prolonged hospital length of stay (median LOS...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Zilberberg MD,Nathanson BH,Sadigov S,Higgins TL,Kollef MH,Shorr AF

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study, 11 (1.5 percent) of 742 patients had angiographically proven coronary artery aneurysms. The clinical picture was similar to that of patients with severe coronary artery disease. The coronary artery aneurysms were multiple and were associated with extensive coronary atherosclerosis in ten of the...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Falsetti HL,Carrol RJ

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many lung transplant programs employ lengthy regimens of IV ganciclovir therapy to prevent disease due to cytomegalovirus (CMV). In 1994, we introduced a regimen of delayed ganciclovir prophylaxis for CMV infection. This consisted of 2 weeks of IV ganciclovir therapy, initiated 3 to 4 weeks after transplanta...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Brumble LM,Milstone AP,Loyd JE,Ely EW,Pierson RN 3rd,Gautam S,Dummer JS

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of nearly fatal cardiovascular collapse attributable to an idiopathic anaphylactic reaction in a 76-year-old man. The event began with gastrointestinal symptoms of abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting as manifestations of IA. The patient subsequently progressed to develop urticaria, flushi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wong S,Greenberger PA,Patterson R

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-eight patients with tricuspid atresia were seen at Indiana University during the past 30 years. Long term survivors treated without operation emerged from our review. In these, there was a combination of tricuspid atresia and transposition of the great vessels. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Shariatzadeh AN,King H,Girod D,Shumacker HB

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with HES and pulmonary infiltrates may pose certain diagnostic problems as the infiltrates may be attributed to infection, infarction, congestive heart failure, or HES itself. We report an 87-year-old woman with idiopathic HES presenting with bibasal alveolar infiltrates. Differential cell count in BAL fluid ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Slabbynck H,Impens N,Naegels S,Dewaele M,Schandevyl W

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE PRESENTATION:A 2-year-old boy was referred to the Ankara University School of Medicine Children's Hospital with a history of recurrent respiratory distress and cyanosis since birth. His medical history was significant for premature birth at 31 weeks via cesarean section, as an infant of a diabetic mother. There wa...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Zirek F,Akova BŞ,Özcan G,Fitoz S,Çobanoğlu N

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged mechanical ventilation (MV) is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and cost. However, few and limited data are available on the prediction of duration of MV. We conducted an observational cohort study to seek predictive criteria. METHODS:The study was performed in a surgical ICU (SICU) in a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Troché G,Moine P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the correspondence between fluctuations of esophageal pressure measured before and after placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube in six normal volunteers. Flow, airway pressure, and esophageal pressure data from at least 20 breaths were recorded in seven ventilatory conditions in two body postures: 0 degree (s...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Niknam J,Chandra A,Adams AB,Nahum A,Ravenscraft SA,Marini JJ

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospital readmissions for acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs) pose burdens to the health-care system and patients. A current gap in knowledge is whether a predischarge screening and educational tool administered to patients with COPD reduces readmissions and ED visits. METHODS:A single-center, randomized ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jennings JH,Thavarajah K,Mendez MP,Eichenhorn M,Kvale P,Yessayan L

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inspiratory muscle strength most often is better reflected by sniff Pes than PImax against occlusion. Furthermore, sniff Pes can be estimated noninvasively by the measurement of sniff Pmo in normal subjects and in patients with respiratory muscle weakness. The aim of this study was to compare sniff Pmo and P.PImax to ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Héritier F,Perret C,Fitting JW

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00