Granulomatous Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in three patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

abstract：:To minimize work of breathing, airway pressure should not fluctuate during spontaneous breathing with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). However, flow resistance in the inspiratory limb of the breathing circuit and an inadequate continuous gas flow rate result in airway pressure fluctuation and increased work...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Banner MJ,Downs JB,Kirby RR,Smith RA,Boysen PG,Lampotang S

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with regionally extensive non-small cell lung cancer (predominantly by virtue of metastases to mediastinal lymph nodes, less commonly by direct extension into the mediastinum) were treated predominantly with chest radiation therapy alone until the early 1980s. At that time, because of the high local recurrenc...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eagan RT

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Physician productivity, practice expense, resource allocation, facilities, staff, and malpractice are variables in medical practice profitability. The ongoing challenge of collecting reliable and consistent data created an opportunity in 2001 for the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Practice Admin...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bauer JS,French KD

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients who take hydroxy-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors, or statin medications, and experience adverse reactions are described. All patients experienced various manifestations of hypersensitivity while receiving the drugs. One patient is described with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, which was graph...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Liebhaber MI,Wright RS,Gelberg HJ,Dyer Z,Kupperman JL

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human lung mast cells have been reported recently to contain small amounts of the elastolytic protease present in the neutrophil and implicated in the pathogenesis of alveolar wall destruction in emphysema. Since mast cells are numerous within alveolar walls, release of inflammatory mediators (and possibly elastase) b...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kalenderian R,Raju L,Roth W,Schwartz LB,Gruber B,Janoff A

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication of sarcoidosis that is associated with increased mortality. The pathogenesis of PH in sarcoidosis is uncertain, and the role of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)-specific therapies remains to be determined. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study o...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Barnett CF,Bonura EJ,Nathan SD,Ahmad S,Shlobin OA,Osei K,Zaiman AL,Hassoun PM,Moller DR,Barnett SD,Girgis RE

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) frequently occurs in patients with severe heart failure during sleep and may increase mortality. Daytime CSR supposedly poses an even greater risk, but its prevalence and prognostic importance remain elusive. Therefore, we investigated the circadian prevalence of CSR and its i...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Brack T,Thüer I,Clarenbach CF,Senn O,Noll G,Russi EW,Bloch KE

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of subaortic stenosis caused by two discrete membranes is presented. Following demonstration of the two distinct sites of obstruction by intraventricular pressure gradients and angiocardiogram, the two membranes were excised through a transaortic approach. The importance of being aware of the occurrence of this...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lemole GM,Tesler UF,Colombi M,Eldredge WJ

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on the effects of cigarette smoking on sleep architecture is limited. The objective of this investigation was to examine differences in sleep EEG between smokers and nonsmokers. METHODS:Smokers and nonsmokers who were free of all medical comorbidities were matched on different factors, including ag...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Zhang L,Samet J,Caffo B,Bankman I,Punjabi NM

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence and progression of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) is known to be associated with a decline of lung function and increased risk of mortality. RESEARCH QUESTION:We aimed to elucidate the clinical course according to ILAs in patients with COPD. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A retrospective stu...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lee TS,Jin KN,Lee HW,Yoon SY,Park TY,Heo EY,Kim DK,Chung HS,Lee JK

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：: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：:The literature on pulmonary function testing in sarcoidosis is critically reviewed. The results indicate that pulmonary function tests are not a reliable means for detecting the presence of parenchymal sarcoidosis, nor do they provide an accurate estimate of the extent of parenchymal disease. There are at present no k...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Winterbauer RH,Hutchinson JF

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate whether increased airway reactivity affected the course of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), we categorized 40 CF patients as to methacholine sensitivity and then evaluated their disease activity and natural history. Twenty methacholine reactors had more severe lung disease (lower S-K clinical scores and...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eggleston PA,Rosenstein BJ,Stackhouse CM,Alexander MF

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cost-effective preoperative evaluation can be approached from a variety of methods, educational strategies, and use of data to modify clinical practice. This article focuses on the proposed organizational and clinical changes in the process of preoperative evaluations, the cost-effective outcomes, and the relative mer...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Fischer SP

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments and the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Patient-Focused Care Project are complementary initiatives that provide a road map for creating practice environments where interdisciplinary, ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McCauley K,Irwin RS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation therapy has been the usual initial treatment for mediastinal seminoma in the past. However, 25 to 40 percent of patients are not cured by this therapy, and other therapy is needed. Review of case reports show that vinblastine, bleomycin, and cis-platinum are effective therapy for metastatic disease, advanced...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Clamon GH

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients were treated for AIDS-associated bilateral pneumothoraces which persisted despite prolonged chest tube drainage. Heimlich flutter valves were used to facilitate the outpatient management of these patients. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Driver AG,Peden JG,Adams HG,Rumley RL

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of the administration of ouabain on the peak negative left ventriculat (LV) dP/dt were studied in 14 patients with acute myocardial infarction. Prior to administration of ouabain, negative LV dP/at was lower than previously reported for patients without coronary arterial disease. One hour after administrat...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Loeb HS,Sinno MZ,Rahimtoola SH,Gunnar RM,Blount SG Jr

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is known to be an important risk factor for OSA; however, OSA can also be seen in nonobese patients with a small maxilla and/or mandible as well as in all obese patients with such features. Thus, we hypothesized that regional factors, oropharyngeal crowding associated with fat deposition, and maxillo...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ito E,Tsuiki S,Maeda K,Okajima I,Inoue Y

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:ARDS can occur from the following two pathogenetic pathways: a direct pulmonary injury (ARDSp); and an indirect injury (ARDSexp). The predisposing clinical factor can influence the pathogenesis and clinical outcome of ARDS. This metaanalysis was aimed at evaluating whether there is any difference in ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Agarwal R,Srinivas R,Nath A,Jindal SK

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unique association of giant lymph node hyperplasia (Castleman's disease) and cardiac tamponade is presented. Although pleural effusions have been previously described with Castleman's disease, the authors believe this to be the first report of pericardial effusion and tamponade with this entity. The development of e...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nicolosi AC,Almassi GH,Komorowski R

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In COPD, a decreased inspiratory capacity to total lung capacity ratio (IC/TLC) is associated with dynamic hyperinflation and poor exercise capacity. The association with upper-extremity force measured by handgrip strength (HGS) and 6-min walk distance (6MWD) has not been previously described. We hypothesize...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Felipe C,Bartolome C,Miguel D,Victor PP

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine if animals with abnormally low albumin levels are more susceptible to the effects of hypercapnia on BP compared to normal animals. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled laboratory experiment. SETTING:University research laboratory. ANIMALS:Eighteen male Sprague-Dawley rats: 6 rats 10 to 12 week...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gómez JL,Gunnerson KJ,Song M,Li J,Kellum JA

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to systematically review and quantitatively synthesize all randomized controlled trials (RCTs), comparing important outcomes in ventilated critically ill patients who received an early or late tracheotomy. METHODS:A systematic literature search of PubMed, Cumulative Index to ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wang F,Wu Y,Bo L,Lou J,Zhu J,Chen F,Li J,Deng X

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind study the fiberoptic bronchoscope was contaminated with five pathogenic organisms, each at a concentration of 10(9) organisms per milliliter. The shaft and inner channel of the bronchoscope were cleansed with five antiseptic regimens. Each regimen included equal 120-ml aliquots of one, two, or three ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Donaldson JC,Stoop DR,Williams SA

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) continues to have a poor prognosis, with a 2-year survival of < 20%. Studies have suggested that SCLC may affect the immune system to allow it to evade immunologic responses. We hypothesized that any such effect would be characterized by a decrease in the lymphoid cells assoc...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wang W,Hodkinson P,McLaren F,Mackean MJ,Williams L,Howie SEM,Wallace WAH,Sethi T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of a null gene for alpha1-antitrypsin was detected in a family study by the inheritance of intermediate antitrypsin deficiency in association with a normal (PiM) phenotypic pattern. The proband, a 42-year-old man (M-phenotype), was a cigarette smoker and had physiologic evidence of pulmonary emphysema. Th...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lieberman J,Gaidults L,Schleissner LA

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A noninvasive radionuclide study of the paradoxical pulse in pericardial effusion is described. The study shows complementary changes of the right and left ventricular ejection fractions in a patient with paradoxical pulse, supporting the theory that the inspiratory reduction of the left ventricular stroke volume is a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Yeh EL

更新日期：1978-12-01 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