Recurrent syncope for over a decade due to idiopathic ventricular fibrillation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the factors associated with reintubation in patients who had successfully passed a spontaneous breathing trial. METHODS:We used logistic regression and recursive partitioning analyses of prospectively collected clinical data from adults admitted to ICUs of 37 hospitals in eight countries, who had ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Frutos-Vivar F,Ferguson ND,Esteban A,Epstein SK,Arabi Y,Apezteguía C,González M,Hill NS,Nava S,D'Empaire G,Anzueto A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is characterized by chronic inflammation. In vitro and ex vivo observations suggest that this inflammatory response is partially resistant to the effect of corticosteroids and that low-dose theophylline can restore this response via enhancement of histone deacetylase (HDAC) activity. Whether this occurs...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Cosío BG,Shafiek H,Iglesias A,Yanez A,Córdova R,Palou A,Rodriguez-Roisin R,Peces-Barba G,Pascual S,Gea J,Sibila O,Barnes PJ,Agusti A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term response to vasodilator therapy was assessed in six patients with PPH. Following an acute trial, each patient was restudied after (1) two months of drug administration, (2) one month of abstinence from therapy, and (3) an additional two months of therapy. Three of six patients had no long-term reduction of P...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dantzker DR,D'Alonzo GE,Gianotti L,Fuentes F,Nickeson D,Emerson M

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic tobacco smoke exposure results in a broad range of lung pathologies including emphysema, airway disease and parenchymal fibrosis as well as a multitude of extra-pulmonary comorbidities. Prior work using CT imaging has identified several clinically relevant subgroups of smoking related lung disease, b...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Billatos E,Ash SY,Duan F,Xu K,Romanoff J,Marques H,Moses E,Han MK,Regan EA,Bowler RP,Mason SE,Doyle TJ,San José Estépar R,Rosas IO,Ross JC,Xiao X,Liu H,Liu G,Sukumar G,Wilkerson M,Dalgard C,Stevenson C,Whitney

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Pure posterior mediastinal cystic lymphangiomas are very rare and have seldom been documented. This is the report of such a case, including the ultrasonographic and computed tomographic manifestations of the lesion, the first documentation of such manifestations in the literature. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Murayama S

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the diagnostic use of pleural fluid adenosine deaminase (ADAPF) levels in tuberculous pleuritis (TBpl), with a special reference to HIV coinfection and a Bayesian analysis. METHODS:We investigated a total of 216 patients with pleural effusion, including 100 with TBpl, 68 with malignant effusion,...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Riantawan P,Chaowalit P,Wongsangiem M,Rojanaraweewong P

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It would be valuable to have a noninvasive method of measuring impaired pulmonary gas exchange in patients with lung disease and thus reduce the need for repeated arterial punctures. This study reports the results of using a new test in a group of outpatients attending a pulmonary clinic. METHODS:Inspired a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： West JB,Crouch DR,Fine JM,Makadia D,Wang DL,Prisk GK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hypoxia test can be performed to identify potential hypoxia that might occur in an at-risk individual during air travel. In 2004, the British Thoracic Society increased the hypoxia test cutoff guideline from 85 to 90% in young children. The aim of this study was to investigate how well the cutoff values ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Martin AC,Verheggen M,Stick SM,Stavreska V,Oostryck J,Wilson AC,Hall GL

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little information is available about the prevalence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after discharge from cardiac surgery units and its impact on rehabilitation programs. OBJECTIVES:To estimate the rate of DVT, in relation to different thromboprophylaxis strategies, in patients with a recent coronary artery b...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ambrosetti M,Salerno M,Zambelli M,Mastropasqua F,Tramarin R,Pedretti RF

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of intermittent positive-pressure ventilation via nasal mask with a rocking bed provided the necessary ventilatory support for a person with quadriplegia living at home. This option was required to maintain an independent life-style of choice. The combination of techniques and the linkage of devices demonstrat...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Goldberg AI,Cane RD,Childress D,Wu YC,Vesely LC,Pfrommer M

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic fibrosis (CF) airway secretions are abnormal, contributing to decreased clearance and a cycle of infection and inflammation. CF sputum properties may predict disease progression. We hypothesized that sputum viscoelasticity and clearance abnormalities would inversely correlate with pulmonary function d...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ma JT,Tang C,Kang L,Voynow JA,Rubin BK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acquired somatic mutations induced by oxidative stress may contribute to the molecular pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory airway diseases. The objective of this study was to assess the intensity of oxidative DNA damage and the presence of microsatellite DNA instability (MSI), a marker of acquired somatic m...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Tzortzaki EG,Dimakou K,Neofytou E,Tsikritsaki K,Samara K,Avgousti M,Amargianitakis V,Gousiou A,Menikou S,Siafakas NM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a central inhibitory neurotransmitter that also exists in peripheral tissues, including the lung. The GABA-agonist baclofen has been shown, in animal studies, to inhibit cough via a central mechanism, but has not been investigated in humans (to our knowledge). STUDY OBJECTI...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dicpinigaitis PV,Dobkin JB

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follow-up of patients with subclinical inflammatory alveolitis associated with systemic diseases may represent the best opportunity to study the mechanisms responsible for the development of interstitial lung disease. We report a seven-year sequential pulmonary evaluation of one patient with clinically isolated gastri...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dugas M,Wallaert B,Tonnel AB,Voisin C

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) has been introduced as a new additional mode for a bilevel pressure ventilation (BPV) device (BiPAP; Respironics; Murrysville, PA), but studies on the physiologic and clinical effects have not yet been performed. There is a particular need to better define the ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Storre JH,Seuthe B,Fiechter R,Milioglou S,Dreher M,Sorichter S,Windisch W

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To describe the health-related quality of life (HRQL) and mental health of persons with sarcoidosis, as well as to assess physician-patient agreement about the presence of sarcoidosis symptoms. DESIGN AND SETTING:Cross-sectional study at three university medical center outpatient pulmonary clinics. P...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Cox CE,Donohue JF,Brown CD,Kataria YP,Judson MA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many critically ill patients who die will do so after a decision has been made to withhold/withdraw life-sustaining therapy. The objective of this study was to document the characteristics of ICU patients with a decision to withhold/withdraw life-sustaining treatment, including the types of supportive treatm...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lobo SM,De Simoni FHB,Jakob SM,Estella A,Vadi S,Bluethgen A,Martin-Loeches I,Sakr Y,Vincent JL,ICON investigators.

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A nationwide study of acute myocardial infarction in Israel was carried out during a one-year period. There were 2,504 new and 968 repeated attacks. Annual incidence rate of first attacks was 0.9 per 1,000 (1.3 in men and 0.5 in women). Incidence was highest among the European born in both sexes. But, while the patter...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Shani M,Schor S,Modan B

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the methodology for the Seventh American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: Evidence-Based Guidelines. Guideline authors began by specifying the population, the intervention and alternative, and the outcomes for each clinical question, and d...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schünemann HJ,Munger H,Brower S,O'Donnell M,Crowther M,Cook D,Guyatt G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery fistulas have been traditionally diagnosed by angiography. This report describes a congenital and a traumatic coronary artery fistula diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography. Transesophageal echocardiography was superior to transthoracic echocardiography in both cases and to angiography in one ca...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Prewitt KC,Smolin MR,Coster TS,Vernalis MN,Bunda M,Wortham DC

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a patient with right lower lung (RLL) pneumonia of a subacute nature. Sputum and bronchial washings both grew N asteroides. Open lung biopsy showed bronchiolitis obliterans. Both the clinical and radiologic picture dramatically improved during three weeks of treatment with trimethoprim and sulfam...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Camp M,Mehta JB,Whitson M

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a worldwide problem. It cannot be prevented or cured, but it is possible, at least in principle, to control asthma with modern management. Control usually is assessed by history of symptoms, physical examination, and measurement of lung function. A practical problem is that these measures of contro...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Green RJ,Klein M,Becker P,Halkas A,Lewis H,Kitchin O,Moodley T,Masekela R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Pocket hematoma is a common complication after pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation. Thus, we investigated the influence of patient comorbidity, implantation strategy, operator experience, antiplatelet therapy, and anticoagulation therapy on hematoma rate. DESIGN:Betw...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wiegand UK,LeJeune D,Boguschewski F,Bonnemeier H,Eberhardt F,Schunkert H,Bode F

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients at risk for sepsis after cardiac surgery, the efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin (Ig) treatment was compared with a historical control population, equivalent in patient characteristics and disease severity. Using APACHE II scores, especially in the high-risk group (IgG), we could discriminate between l...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pilz G,Kreuzer E,Kääb S,Appel R,Werdan K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The duration of postinspiratory pause prior to forced expiration may significantly influence the peak expiratory flow (PEF) measured during maximal forceful expirations. In comparison with maneuvers without a postinspiratory pause, maneuvers with 4 to 6-s pause at total lung capacity (TLC) result in decrease...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Omar T,Alawadhi H,Soubani AO,Tzelepis GE

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeted temperature management (TTM) has been investigated experimentally and used clinically for over 100 years. The initial rationale for the clinical application of TTM, historically referred to as therapeutic hypothermia, was to decrease the metabolic rate, allowing the injured brain time to heal. Subsequent rese...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Perman SM,Goyal M,Neumar RW,Topjian AA,Gaieski DF

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unidirectional endobronchial valves, originally studied for potential treatment of emphysema, have emerged as a useful intervention for patients with persistent air leak from the lung. The procedure is accomplished via bronchoscopy in a patient who already has a chest tube in place for management of the air leak. It u...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kovitz KL,French KD

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The new GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) strategy recommends use of the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) or modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scale to assess symptoms in COPD against "risk" as assessed by spirometry or exacerbation frequency. We aimed to determine the concordanc...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pillai AP,Turner AM,Stockley RA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite increasing knowledge about partial liquid ventilation (PLV), the optimal dose of perfluorocarbon (PFC) is not yet established. Because there exist normal regions in the lung with ARDS and because PLV in the normal lung results in worsened gas exchange, we postulated that the optimal dose of PFC for P...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lim CM,Koh Y,Jung BO,Lee SD,Kim WS,Kim DS,Kim WD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-year-old man was found to have a miliary infiltrate on chest roentgenogram two months after recovery from varicella pneumonia. The patient remained in good health and there was no objective sign of pulmonary disease. The infiltrate showed no change in subsequent serial chest films, and after one year, open lung b...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Meyer B,Stalder H,Wegmann W

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00