Female asthmatics have increased hypercapnic chemosensitivity during the luteal phase which is not associated with decline in airway function.

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：:This is a report of an unusual case of left, predominantly upper lobe, pulmonary edema secondary to paravalvular mitral regurgitation (MR) complicating mitral valve replacement. Transesophageal echocardiography proved helpful in making the diagnosis of MR and suggesting the mechanism of the pulmonary edema. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rice J,Roth SL,Rossoff LJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Altitude exposure is associated with mild pulmonary hypertension and decreased exercise capacity. We tested the hypothesis that pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) contributes to decreased exercise capacity in hypoxic healthy subjects. METHODS:An incremental cycle ergometer cardiopulmonary exercise test and...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Faoro V,Boldingh S,Moreels M,Martinez S,Lamotte M,Unger P,Brimioulle S,Huez S,Naeije R

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been demonstrated that total parenteral nutrition (TPN) results in increased O2 consumption (VO2), CO2 production (VCO2) and minute ventilation (VE). TPN consists of a mixture of glucose and amino acids. The individual role of each of these nutrients in mediating these changes has not been well established. To ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rodriguez JL,Askanazi J,Weissman C,Hensle TW,Rosenbaum SH,Kinney JM

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contemporary surgical repertoire for the evaluation and treatment of patients with lung cancer includes the bronchoscope, mediastinoscope, thoracoscope, and standard surgical instrumentation. The recent advances in video optics and the development of endoscopic instruments have significantly expanded the surgical ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mentzer SJ,DeCamp MM,Harpole DH Jr,Sugarbaker DJ

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are several reports showing that expiratory muscle strength and endurance can be impaired in patients with COPD. This muscle weakness may have clinically relevant implications. Expiratory muscle training tended to improve cough and to reduce the sensation of respiratory effort during exercise in patien...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Weiner P,Magadle R,Beckerman M,Weiner M,Berar-Yanay N

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old man who presented with symptoms suggesting empyema was found at thoracotomy to have infarction of an extralobar pulmonary sequestration. He was completely relieved by excision of the sequestration after securing the systemic vascular pedicle which had undergone torsion. Recognition of the anomalous blood...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Maull KI,McElvein RB

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of successfully resected alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-producing primary lung cancer. AFP in the serum decreased from 289 ng/ml to an undetectable level after a curative operation. The resected tumor was stained positively by the immunohistochemical study for AFP. The histologic appearance of the tumor was...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Saka H,Sakai S,Kondo N,Ito M,Shimokata K

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:It has been suggested that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a risk factor for ischemic heart disease, and may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between nocturnal oxygen desaturation (NOD) due to SDB a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hayashi M,Fujimoto K,Urushibata K,Uchikawa S,Imamura H,Kubo K

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically apparent myocardial disease is infrequent in sarcoidosis. However, autopsy data show myocardial involvement in up to 30 percent of patients. Unexplained exertional symptomatology is a common complaint in patients with sarcoidosis. In this study, we investigated whether abnormal cardiac function might limit ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gibbons WJ,Levy RD,Nava S,Malcolm I,Marin JM,Tardif C,Magder S,Lisbona R,Cosio MG

更新日期：1991-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Empirical therapy has been recommended as an initial clinical approach for treating gastroesophageal reflux-induced chronic cough (GERC). This study compared the predictive accuracy of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (GerdQ) with the accuracy of multichannel intraluminal impedance pH monito...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Xu X,Chen Q,Liang S,Lv H,Qiu Z

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although amebiasis is prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas, it occurs sporadically in the United States. Pleuropulmonary involvement is seen in about 20 percent of the patients with amebic liver abscesses. We describe a patient with pleuropulmonary amebiasis who complained of hemoptysis but had no gastrointesti...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kennedy D,Sharma OP

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this prospective, multicenter study was to define the accuracy of lung ultrasound (LUS) in the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). METHODS:Three hundred sixty-two patients with suspected CAP were enrolled in 14 European centers. At baseline, history, clinical examination, laboratory ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Reissig A,Copetti R,Mathis G,Mempel C,Schuler A,Zechner P,Aliberti S,Neumann R,Kroegel C,Hoyer H

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) is related to but is pathologically distinct from aortic dissection. In this potentially lethal entity, there is hemorrhage into the aortic media in the absence of an intimal tear. Although intimal disruption is not present, the prognosis is similar to that of classic aortic dissection...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sawhney NS,DeMaria AN,Blanchard DG

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper airway edema might contribute to pharyngeal collapsibility and account for the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with heart disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate if intensive unloading with diuretics improves sleep-disordered breathing and increases pharyngeal calibe...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bucca CB,Brussino L,Battisti A,Mutani R,Rolla G,Mangiardi L,Cicolin A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Habitual smoking of alkaloidal cocaine (crack) has been reported to be associated with a number of cardiopulmonary complications that may not be clinically obvious but could potentially interfere with normal physiologic responses to exercise and thus impair maximum exercise performance. STUDY OBJECTIVE:To e...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marques-Magallanes JA,Koyal SN,Cooper CB,Kleerup EC,Tashkin DP

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies on the bronchodilating effect of nitrates yielded conflicting results. We hypothesized that the concomitant bronchial vasodilatation induced by nitrates may limit the increase of airway patency due to bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. To test this hypothesis, we evaluated the bronchodilating effect ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rolla G,Bucca C,Brussino L

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 66-year-old woman was cared for at two referral institutions following a witnessed cardiac arrest in a local emergency department. Despite aggressive initial care, she failed to regain consciousness during a 28-day course. Based on an erroneous neurologic diagnosis of anoxic encephalopathy, pessimism regarding likel...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dunn WF,Adams SC,Adams RW

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals continue to smoke despite its numerous proven adverse health effects. Now viewed as a chronic medical condition, health-care professionals are more involved in cessation efforts. Physicians are often the first line of defense, providing intervention through prescription management and counseling. Some insu...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pohlig C

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the influence of resting pulmonary mechanics on the pattern of breathing during exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we studied 29 patients with moderate to severe COPD (FEV1 50 +/- 20 percent predicted), and 10 normal subjects. Lung mechanics were studied using esophageal balloon t...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marin JM,Hussain SN,Gibbons WJ,Polverino M,Levy RD,Cosio MG

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind, crossover study, nebulized ketanserin, a 5-HT2 receptor antagonist, and a placebo were given to eight patients with moderate to severe nonasthmatic COPD. Intravenous ketanserin had rapid onset of action and induced a longer lasting bronchial response than inhaled ketanserin. These results confirm th...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Cazzola M,Guidetti E,Sepe J,Assogna G,Lucchetti G,Santangelo G,D'Amato G

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reported is a patient with bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis which developed concurrently with an episode of idiopathic pericarditis. This association has been unreported previously. The stenosis was corrected surgically. Postoperatively, magnetic resonance imaging was used to follow the status of the pulmonary arte...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Friedman MJ,Gabor GE,Fishman MC,Griepp RB

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During noninvasive ventilation, nonintentional leaks have a detrimental effect on the efficacy of ventilation. A wide range of industrial masks are available, with intentional leaks of different importance. The potential impact of this variability in intentional leaks on performances of bilevel ventilators h...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Borel JC,Sabil A,Janssens JP,Couteau M,Boulon L,Lévy P,Pépin JL

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical manifestations of bronchial remodeling in asthma and the potential impact of this process on lung function remain unclear. We aimed to determine whether the presence of pathologic features of airway remodeling in patients with asthma was associated with steroid responsiveness in the short term. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bourdin A,Kleis S,Chakra M,Vachier I,Paganin F,Godard P,Chanez P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is a fascinating disease entity of unknown etiology. It is prevalent in the tropical zone. Its essential features are the formation of fibrous tissue on the endocardium and to a lesser extent in the myocardium of the inflow tract and apex of one or both ventricles. It results in endocardi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hassan WM,Fawzy ME,Al Helaly S,Hegazy H,Malik S

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) therapy on sleep and daytime symptoms of bed partners and patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). DESIGN:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey. SETTING:The sleep laboratory of a university teaching hosp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kiely JL,McNicholas WT

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient in whom cardiac magnetic resonance imaging detected a clinically unsuspected pulmonary artery thromboembolus. Follow-up MRI after surgical removal of the thromboembolus showed normal pulmonary arteries. This case illustrates the potential utility of MRI in the detection and follow-up of central pul...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Szucs RA,Rehr RB,Tatum JL

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture of the left ventricular free wall after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been regarded as uniformly fatal unless emergency surgical repair is performed. Among 2,862 patients admitted with AMI to our ICU during the last 8 years, 107 patients developed rupture of the left ventricular free wall. Twenty-nine ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Blinc A,Noc M,Pohar B,Cernic N,Horvat M

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate comparative bronchodilator efficacy with chronic airflow obstruction (CAO), we randomly administered to ten patients week-long treatments consisting of: inhaled metaproterenol from a metered dose canister (1.30 mg six times a day) and doses of a sustained-release theophylline formulation sufficient to achi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dullinger D,Kronenberg R,Niewoehner DE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00