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abstract：:We investigated the utility of a noninvasive respiratory inductive plethysmograph (RIP) to continuously monitor and record the breathing pattern of 44 patients who had been mechanically ventilated. Seven patients deteriorated on intermittent mandatory ventilatory rate of zero; seven deteriorated within 48 h following ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Krieger BP,Ershowsky P

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pleural effusions frequently accumulate in patients with left-sided heart failure. However, our recent study in patients with idiopathic and heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) demonstrated that pleural effusions frequently occur in patients with isolated right-sided heart failure (RHF). The obje...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Luo YF,Robbins IM,Karatas M,Brixey AG,Rice TW,Light RW

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of aerobic Gram-negative bacilli (AGNB) in the oropharynx can be either temporary or persistent. Prolonged colonization (ie, carriage) is distinguished from transient presence (ie, acquisition), which often occurs in healthy individuals but less frequently in those with underlying disease. Preva...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mobbs KJ,van Saene HK,Sunderland D,Davies PD

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CPAP effectiveness is limited by suboptimal adherence. Prior studies of adherence have focused on middle-aged men. RESEARCH QUESTION:Does CPAP adherence vary by age and sex? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Telemonitoring data from a CPAP manufacturer database were used to assess adherence in patients initiating C...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Patel SR,Bakker JP,Stitt CJ,Aloia MS,Nouraie SM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:STUDY PURPOSES: To survey hospital laboratories in the United States to determine methods used for measuring pleural fluid pH, and to compare pleural fluid pH values obtained with a traditional tabletop blood gas analyzer (BGA) to those obtained with a handheld analyzer. METHODS:Hospital laboratories nation...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kohn GL,Hardie WD

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of 121 culture-positive cases of pulmonary tuberculosis from 1979 to 1984, including both Korean and American patients, at the major US military hospital in Korea indicated that most antituberculosis drug resistance occurred in patients with a history of previous antituberculosis therapy. The 98 patients with...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Etzkorn ET,Lillis PK,McAllister CK

更新日期：1986-08-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although diaphragmatic motion is readily studied by ultrasonography, the procedure remains poorly codified. The aim of this prospective study was to determine the reference values for diaphragmatic motion as recorded by M-mode ultrasonography. METHODS:Two hundred ten healthy adult subjects (150 men, 60 wome...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Boussuges A,Gole Y,Blanc P

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective evaluation of 74 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients with cardiopulmonary complaints revealed six patients (8.1 percent) with pulmonary hypertension with elevated right ventricular systolic over right atrial pressure of 58 +/- 8 mm Hg (range, 49 to 66 mm Hg), as documented by Doppler ech...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Speich R,Jenni R,Opravil M,Pfab M,Russi EW

更新日期：1991-11-01 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：:To assess the pulmonary and systemic hemodynamic effects of oral captopril in patients with connective tissue disease and pulmonary hypertension, we performed right heart catheterization in eight patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, the CREST syndrome, or mixed connective tissue diseases prior to and immediately ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Alpert MA,Pressly TA,Mukerji V,Lambert CR,Mukerji B

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of primary pulmonary hypertension in an adult man with CD8/T-cell large granulocyte leukemia. Successful treatment of his leukemia with cladribine resulted in dramatic and sustained improvement of his pulmonary hypertension. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rossoff LJ,Genovese J,Coleman M,Dantzker DR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 42-year-old woman with an anomalous left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery and a fistula from the left coronary artery to the left ventricle was treated by aortocoronary bypass grafting of an autologous saphenous vein. The presence of an abundant collateral circulation and of fistulous communicat...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Krajcer Z,Leachman RD,Lufschanowski R,Cooley DA,Angelini P

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Portable monitoring is a convenient means for diagnosing sleep apnea. However, data on whether one night of monitoring is sufficiently precise for the diagnosis of sleep apnea are limited. RESEARCH QUESTION:The current study sought to determine the variability and misclassification in disease severity over ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Punjabi NM,Patil S,Crainiceanu C,Aurora RN

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 10 years, significant strides have been made in the understanding, development, and availability of sleep disorder therapeutics. In this review series, we discuss the current evidence surrounding the mechanisms of actions, indications, efficacy, and adverse side effects associated with the available arma...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gulyani S,Salas RE,Gamaldo CE

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefits of inhaled corticosteroids in the management of COPD are less apparent than they are in asthma therapy, and the potential for adverse systemic effects of high-dose inhaled corticosteroids has been recognized recently. It is therefore essential to know the maximal obtainable benefits in order to ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nishimura K,Koyama H,Ikeda A,Tsukino M,Hajiro T,Mishima M,Izumi T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasoactive medications are commonly used in the treatment of critically ill patients, but their impact on the development of ICU-acquired weakness is not well described. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between vasoactive medication use and the outcome of ICU-acquired weakness. ME...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wolfe KS,Patel BK,MacKenzie EL,Giovanni SP,Pohlman AS,Churpek MM,Hall JB,Kress JP

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The respiratory pattern during wakefulness and sleep was characterized in a 70-year-old woman with respiratory dyskinesia. During wakefulness, both respiratory frequency and tidal volume exhibited an irregularly irregular pattern. In addition, wide fluctuations occurred in the position of the rib cage and abdomen at e...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kuna ST,Awan R

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States as well as throughout the rest of the world. An exacerbation of COPD (periodic escalations of symptoms of cough, dyspnea, and sputum production) is a major contributor to worsening lung function, impairment in quality of life, need for urg...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Criner GJ,Bourbeau J,Diekemper RL,Ouellette DR,Goodridge D,Hernandez P,Curren K,Balter MS,Bhutani M,Camp PG,Celli BR,Dechman G,Dransfield MT,Fiel SB,Foreman MG,Hanania NA,Ireland BK,Marchetti N,Marciniuk DD,Mularski

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound enables the visualization of pleural-based lesions with a poor correlation to specific pathology. At this time, there are no data about the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced sonography (CES) in pleural lesions. METHODS:From August 2004 to January 2005, 25 consecutive patients with clinical sy...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Görg C,Bert T,Görg K

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the effect of inhaled diuretics, furosemide and amiloride, on cough induced by acid inhalation challenge in asthmatic children, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was conducted. On separate days, 12 asthmatic children (10.3 +/- 0.7 [SEM] years) underwent acetic acid (AD) inhalation challe...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mochizuki H,Shimizu T,Morikawa A,Kuroume T

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal endocarditis is a rare complication of permanent pacemaker implantation. In all reports we have identified, this infection has been fatal, diagnosed postmortem. We present a patient in whom early echocardiographic diagnosis resulted in curative surgical and antimicrobial therapy. Fungal endocarditis is an unusu...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wilson HA Jr,Downes TR,Julian JS,White WL,Haponik EF

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is controversy about whether therapy with inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) modifies the natural history of COPD, characterized by an accelerated decline in FEV(1). METHODS:The Inhaled Steroids Effect Evaluation in COPD (ISEEC) study is a pooled study of patient-level data from seven long-term randomized...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Soriano JB,Sin DD,Zhang X,Camp PG,Anderson JA,Anthonisen NR,Buist AS,Burge PS,Calverley PM,Connett JE,Petersson S,Postma DS,Szafranski W,Vestbo J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk and benefits of three treatment strategies were examined in 64 consecutive patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock. Thirteen patients received thrombolytic therapy (group 1), 29 patients received intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation support (group 2), and 22 patients were treated...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Stomel RJ,Rasak M,Bates ER

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous alterations in the sympathetic nervous system have been reported in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. It is unclear whether such alterations can be attributed to the respiratory disturbance itself, the resulting hypoxia, or disruption of sleep. We examined urinary norepinephrine levels in 45 individuals ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dimsdale JE,Coy T,Ancoli-Israel S,Mills P,Clausen J,Ziegler MG

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To produce an improved, COPD-specific version of the St. George respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ-C). METHODS:Five different steps were required: (1) Rasch analysis of the responses of 893 COPD patients to the St. George respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) identified weaker items to be removed; (2) a scoring algo...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Meguro M,Barley EA,Spencer S,Jones PW

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In November 2007, the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation convened a conference to address a number of complex issues concerning continuing education (CE) in the health professions. Participants concluded that CE, as currently practiced, does not focus adequately on improving clinician performance and patient care, is too dep...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Leach DC,Fletcher SW

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assessment of patient preferences for attributes of asthma treatments. METHODS:Two hundred ninety-eight patients (age range, 18 to 60 years) from 15 centers in Sweden completed a questionnaire concerning their asthma, and ranked 18 alternative treatments using conjoint analysis. Patients were receiving treat...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Johansson G,Ställberg B,Tornling G,Andersson S,Karlsson GS,Fält K,Berggren F

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of COPD are not restricted to pulmonary inflammation and structural remodeling. Rather, this disorder is associated with clinically significant systemic alterations in biochemistry and organ function. The systemic aspects of COPD include oxidative stress and altered circula...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wouters EF,Creutzberg EC,Schols AM

更新日期：2002-05-01 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