Slide Presentations:

Karen D. Schultz, Sheldon Kaplan, Mary Brandt, Jay Pinsky, Lyssa Ochoa, and Leland Fan

The Changing Face of Empyemas in Children
Chest 2003 124: 69S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christopher L. Carroll, Anand K. Sekaran, Trudy Lerer, and Craig M. Schramm

A Modified Pulmonary Index Score With Predictive Value for Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations
Chest 2003 124: 69S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John Mark, Melinda F. Davis, Kim Otsuka, and Sanford Newmark

Usefulness of Exhaled Nitric Oxide (eNO) as an Indicator of Asthma Control in Children
Chest 2003 124: 69S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shonola S. Da-Silva, Imran S. Sajan, and Monica D. Relvas

Recombinant Human DNase in the Management of Persistent Atelectasis in a Ventilated Pediatric Population
Chest 2003 124: 69S-72S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Burton L. Lesnick, Michelle E. Huddle, Susie Shi, and Renee Bomar

Efficacy of Palivizumab Use in High-Risk Infants, 1999-2003
Chest 2003 124: 73S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ronald M. Perkin and Jen-Jar Lin

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea in Hypertensive Obese Pediatric Patients
Chest 2003 124: 73S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Georges S. Juvelekian, Saiprakash Venkateshiah, Richard Burgess, Dudley Dinner, Nancy Foldvary, and Joseph Golish

Rapid Eye Movement-Related Obstructive Sleep Apnea (REM-OSA): Prevalence and Characteristics
Chest 2003 124: 73S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ziad C. Boujaoude, Wissam B. Abouzgheib, Rania N. Aboujaoude, Hikmat N. Dagher, Melvin R. Pratter, Stephen M. Akers, and Jonathan E. Kass

The Frequency of Rapid Eye Movement Specific Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest 2003 124: 74S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Renata Rubinsztajn, Marta Kumor, Krzysztof Byskiniewicz, and Ryszarda Chazan

The Sympathetic Activity and Its Correlation With Body Mass Index (BMI) in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Chest 2003 124: 74S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Saurabh Sheel, Asmat Ullah, Sandeep Mehrishi, Joseph Ganaraj, Ashok Karnik, George Liziamma, Ghulam Saydain, Arunabh A, Steven Feinsilver, and Suhail Raoof

Awareness of Physicians About Sleep Disordered Breathing in a Tertiary Care Center Serving Indigent Population
Chest 2003 124: 74S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Maroun M. Tawk, Gary T. Kinasewitz, Dean Hunter, and William C. Orr

Effect of One Week of CPAP on Esophageal Reflux in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest 2003 124: 74S-75S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Max Hirshkowitz

Modafinil Adjunctive Therapy Improves Excessive Sleepiness and Functional Status in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A 12-Month Open-Label Extension Study
Chest 2003 124: 75S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laura T. Withers, Benjamin H. Han, Cliff P. Connery, Karen McGinnis, and Robert C. Ashton

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy as a Primary Modality Is Safe, Efficient, and 100% Accurate in the Diagnosis of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules
Chest 2003 124: 75S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John Pilling, Duncan Stewart, Antonio Martin-Ucar, Salli Muller, and David Waller

The Case for Routine Mediastinoscopy Prior To Radical Resection of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Chest 2003 124: 75S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Yesim M. Ersoy, Mustafa K. Ozvaran, Leendert Keus, Cesar Y. Alinsonorin, Carlos A. Jimenez, and Rodolfo C. Morice

Usefulness of Chest X-Ray Planimetry for Predicting Postoperative Pulmonary Function for Patients Undergoing Lung Resection
Chest 2003 124: 76S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nevin M. Katz, Barbara J. Tempesta, Farid Gharagozloo, Marc Margolis, David Salter, and Edmund P. Alexander

Routine Pre-Operative Stress Testing for Patients Without Cardiac Symptoms Undergoing Major Thoracic Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 76S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Leslie E. Snyder, Xavier Gonzalez, Robert L. Barry, Kimberly M. Pedersen, and Michael S. Mulligan

Ex Vivo Human Lungs With Emphysema Used to Test a New Surgical System for Lung Volume Reduction
Chest 2003 124: 76S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nevine Mikhail-Hanna, David Mukai, Naglaa H. El-Abbadi, Wong-Gyu Jung, Reza Mina-Araghi, Zhongping Chen, Henri Colt, and Matthew Brenner

Optical Coherence Tomography of the Lung and Lower Airway
Chest 2003 124: 77S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Heinrich D. Becker, Taeko Shirakawa, and Felix J. Herth

Computer-assisted Structural Analysis of Endobronchial Ultrasound Images of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules to Assess the Histology
Chest 2003 124: 77S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Masahiro Tsuboi, Norihiko Ikeda, Aeru Hayashi, Kouichi Yashima, Shuji Ichinose, and Harubumi Kato

OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for Diagnosis of Bronchial Lesions: Preclinical Experiences
Chest 2003 124: 77S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eric Shakespeare, Christine Won, Toru Matsubayashi, Naoko Murashige, Shobharani Sundaram, and Paul Mayo

The Effect of Flexible Bronchoscopy on End-Expiratory Lung Volumes in Intubated Patients on Mechanical Ventilation
Chest 2003 124: 78S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Theerasuk Kawamatawong, Sabaitip Choothakan, Lakana Chaowanakarnkit, and Eakachai Sathianpitayakul

The Comparison of Characteristics of Recoverd Fluid between two Aspiration Techniques of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Procedures (Hand Suction Versus Controlled Wall Suction)
Chest 2003 124: 78S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Victor J. Test and William G. Petersen

Does the Sequence of Sample Collection Alter the Yield of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Patients With Suspected Malignancy?
Chest 2003 124: 78S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Greg J. Hooper, Rodney V. Croos-Dabrera, and Sue K. Cammarata

Linezolid Is Well-Tolerated in Ventilator–Associated Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 78S-79S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Masateru Kawabata, Andre de Corla-Souza, and Michael S. Niederman

The Impact of Changes in Antimicrobial Therapy on Patients With Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 79S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Akella Chendrasekhar, James Costa, and James Hopkins

Aerosolized Tobramycin Improves Outcomes in VAP Caused by Enteric Gram-Negative Bacteria in Trauma Patients
Chest 2003 124: 79S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

William D. Marino, Hakop H. Hrachian, Natalia Chkrebtii, Anna W. Komorowski, Sreenivas D. Gunturu, and Marilou O. Corpuz

Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Caused by Highly Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria With Local Instillation of Colistin
Chest 2003 124: 79S-80S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew F. Shorr, Anthony S. Ramage, William L. Jackson, and Marin H. Kollef

Levofloxacin for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 80S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert A. Promisloff, Young S. Kim, and Janet Levin

Herpes Tracheobronchitis: An Important but Overlooked Syndrome in ICU
Chest 2003 124: 80S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Evaldo Marchi, F. S. Vargas, M. M. Acencio, L Antonangelo, L. R. Teixeira, and R. W. Light

Do Different Doses of Talc Influence the Acute Systemic Inflammatory Response in Experimental Pleurodesis?
Chest 2003 124: 80S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ioannis T. Kalomenidis, Yubiao Guo, R Stokes Peebles, Michael Hawthorne, Kenneth B. Parkes, Kirk Lane, Gregory Hanley, and Richard W. Light

Contribution of IL-5 and IL-13 in Pneumothorax-associated Pleural Eosinophilia
Chest 2003 124: 81S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ioannis T. Kalomenidis, Yubiao Guo, Michael Hawthorne, Randal Barnette, Kenneth B. Parkes, R. Michael Rodriguez, and Richard W. Light

Pleural Fluid Eosinophilia in Malignant and Benign Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusions
Chest 2003 124: 81S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mahaveera B. Prasad, K. Shashirekha, and Ranjan K. Choudhary

Diagnostic Yield of Mycobacterium in Tuberculous Pleural Effusions: Comparision of Pleural Specimens Obtained By Closed Method With Thoracoscopy
Chest 2003 124: 81S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Anita K. Siddiqui, Shahid Ahmed, Kanti R. Rai, and Harry N. Steinberg

Pleural Effusion in Lymphoproliferative Disorders: A Clinico-pathological Study
Chest 2003 124: 81S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Petre V. Botianu

Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Analysis of 245 Consecutive Cases
Chest 2003 124: 82S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Morihito Okada, Kazuya Uchino, Toshihiko Sakamoto, Wataru Nishio, and Noriaki Tsubota

Discrepancy of Computed Tomography Images Between Lung and Mediastinal Windows as a Prognostic Significance in Small-sized Lung Adenocarcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 82S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rosemary F. Kelly, Thao Tran, and Amy Holmstrom

Impact of Complete Lung Resection for Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer on the Elderly Patient
Chest 2003 124: 82S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Toshihiko Sakamoto, Wataru Nishio, Morihito Okada, Kazuya Uchino, and Noriaki Tsubota

Late Critical Complications After Surgery Following Induction Chemoradiotherapy for Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 82S-83S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John Pilling, Jane Atkins, Antonio Martin-Ucar, and David Waller

High Local Recurrence After Video-Assisted Thorascopic(VATS) Lobectomy Compared With Open Lobectomy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 83S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eduardo A. Tovar

Feasibility of Routine Ambulatory Lung Lobectomies and Pneumonectomies
Chest 2003 124: 83S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Makoto Takahama, Keiji Kushibe, Michitaka Kimura, Takeshi Kawaguchi, and Shigeki Taniguchi

Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Treatment of Primary Mediastinal Tumors
Chest 2003 124: 83S-84S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michel Chalhoub, Tarek Dernaika, and Melhem Imad

Ethics in Moderate To Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 84S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Natalya Thorevska, Lisa Tilluckdharry, Sumit Ticko, Andrea Havasi, Yaw Amoateng-Adjepong, and Constantine A. Manthous

Informed Consent for Invasive Medical Procedures: From the Patient’s Perspective
Chest 2003 124: 84S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Viswanath P. Vasudevan, Chante Trinh, Narendra Singh, and Naveed Shah

Should Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation be Withheld Based on Medical Futility Rationale? Retrospective Outcome Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Chest 2003 124: 84S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul A. Selecky, Sharon Lucas, Jackie Jordan, Mary Ann Hawkes, Don Oliver, Joel Katz, Victor Siew, Andre Vovan, and Will Fukuda

Development and Implementation of a Palliative Medicine Consult Service in an Acute Care Community Hospital
Chest 2003 124: 84S-85S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Carolyn S. Lacey and Michael J. Barrett

Teaching Cardiac Murmurs: the Power of Repetition
Chest 2003 124: 85S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Chiharu Yoshii, Hirohumi Kaneko, Yukiko Okabe, Satoshi Ominami, and Masamitsu Kido

The Educational Effects of One-month Self-training Using Lung Sounds Auscultation Trainer (LSAT)
Chest 2003 124: 85S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jason M. Lazar and Luther T. Clark

Use of Information Technology By Cardiovascular Patients on Long Island, New York
Chest 2003 124: 85S-86S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shakeel Amanullah, Jason M. Golbin, Anthony C. Theodoris, Steven J. Lowenstein, Murray R. Rogers, and Klaus D. Lessnau

The Alveolar-arterial O₂ Gradient as Perceived by Hospital-based Health Care Professionals: A Survey of 100 Individuals
Chest 2003 124: 86S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hussein A. Mansy, Hesham A. Hassaballa, Zafar Choudry, Joyce D. McFarlin, Robert A. Balk, and Richard H. Sandler

Detection of Pneumothorax by Computerized Analysis of Breath Sounds
Chest 2003 124: 86S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul M. Dorinsky, Steve Y. Yancey, Patti Rouse, Amanda Emmett, and Homer Boushey

Effect of Switching from High-dose Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) to Low-dose ICS plus an Inhaled Long-acting ß₂-agonist on Airway Inflammatory Cells and Mediators and Airway Remodeling
Chest 2003 124: 86S-87S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael T. Halpern, Jordana K. Schmier, Maria D. Van Kerkhove, Michael Watkins, and Chris J. Kalberg

Impact of Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) Therapy on Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Chest 2003 124: 87S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Yi Ming Yuan, Zeng Li Wang, and Bi Rong Dong

Dexamethasone Modulates Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase in Asthmatic Rats: A Role in Airway Remodeling
Chest 2003 124: 87S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul M. Dorinsky, Steve W. Yancey, Donna Reilly, and Lisa Edwards

The Effectiveness of Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol 100/50mcg Diskus® (FSC) as an Inhaled Corticosteroid-Sparing Agent: Effect of Baseline Asthma Severity
Chest 2003 124: 87S-88S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul M. Dorinsky, Steve W. Yancey, Kelli Waitkus-Edwards, and Lisa Edwards

Clinical Markers of Worsening Asthma With the Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol 100/50 mcg Diskus® (FSC) vs Fluticasone propionate (FP) 250 mcg Alone in Patients Requiring FP 250 mcg BID for Asthma Stability
Chest 2003 124: 88S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sudhir K. Agarwal

Once-daily, High-dose Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate in Patients having Moderate Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 88S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John L. Faul, Toshihiko Nishimura, Laszlo T. Vaszar, Guohua Zhao, Gerald J. Berry, Lingfang Shi, Daoming Qiu, Ronald G. Pearl, and Peter N. Kao

Simvastatin Reverses Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Rats by Inducing Apoptosis of Neointimal Smooth Muscle Cells
Chest 2003 124: 88S-89S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dianne L. Zwicke, Brian P. Buggy, and Wayne Evans

Successful Management of Pregnancy in Six Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Chest 2003 124: 89S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Zoheir Bshouty and Frann Martins Da Ponte

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Patient Transition From Epoprostenol to Bosentan
Chest 2003 124: 89S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dianne Zwicke, Don Lobacz, Laura Johnson, Mike Wade, and Robert Roscigno

Long-Term Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension With Treprostinil: Echocardiographic Evaluation of Efficacy
Chest 2003 124: 89S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dianne L. Zwicke, Brian P. Buggy, Donald Lobacz, and Karen Harris

Rapid Transition From Subcutaneous Remodulin To Intravenous Flolan Therapy in Pulmonary Hypertension Patients
Chest 2003 124: 90S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stephen O. Heard, Erik L. Munson, and Gary V. Doern

Exposure of Bacteria to Antimicrobial Impregnated Central Venous Catheters Does Not Directly Lead to the Emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance
Chest 2003 124: 90S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael W. Donnino, Bryant Nguyen, Gordon Jacobsen, Michael Tomlanovich, and Emanuel Rivers

Cryptic Septic Shock: A Sub-analysis of Early, Goal-Directed Therapy
Chest 2003 124: 90S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jean-Louis Vincent, Yasser Sakr, Marco Ranieri, Jean Carlet, Herwig Gerlach, Rui Moreno, Konrad Reinhart, Didier Payen, Charles Sprung, and Jean-Roger Le Gall

Does Albumin Administration Influence Outcome? Results of the SOAP Study
Chest 2003 124: 91S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Leslile K. Browder, Deborah A. Kuhls, Donald Frisch, John G. Martinez, and John J. Fildes

Antibiotic Rotation and De-escalation Decreases Multi-drug Resistant (MDR) Pneumonia in Trauma Critical Care Patients
Chest 2003 124: 91S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard G. Wunderink, Sachin Yende, Pierre-Francois Laterre, David E. Joyce, Becky Bates, and Howard Levy

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) Improves In-hospital and 90-day Survival in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Community-acquired Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 91S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Arthur P. Wheeler, Christopher Doig, Theressa Wright, Kar Wong, Jean-Louis Vincent, and Gordon Bernard

Baseline Characteristics and Survival of Adult Severe Sepsis Patients Treated With Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in a Global, Single-Arm, Open-Label Trial (ENHANCE)
Chest 2003 124: 91S-92S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alice A. Chaikin, Philip Giarraffa, Kenneth I. Berger, and Felicia B. Axelrod

High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Improves Pulmonary Health Outcomes and Function in Patients With Familial Dysautonomia
Chest 2003 124: 92S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thomas A. Horan, Sérgio R. Thomaz, Paulo S.S. Beraldo, and Sergio R.M. Mateus

Effects of Partial Isothermic Immersion on the Pulmonary Function of Tetraplegic Patients
Chest 2003 124: 92S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thomas A. Horan, Paulo S. Beraldo, and Sergio R. Mateus

Cholinergic Bronchomotor Tone and Airway Caliber in Tetraplegic Patients
Chest 2003 124: 92S-93S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marc Meysman, Jan Lamote, Bea Van Elewijck, Nancy Celis, Sonja Van Poyer, Daniël Schuermans, and Walter Vincken

Effect of Body Posture on Flow-volume Loop and Upper Airway Obstruction Indices, Before and After Thyroid Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 93S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Melanie L. Guerrero, Brian M. Cuneo, Oleh W. Hnatiuk, and Andy Shorr

Vapotherm: A Novel high-Flow Oxygen Delivery System
Chest 2003 124: 93S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew R. Mc Ivor and Michael Davis

Alcohol Breath Testing in Patients With Respiratory Disease
Chest 2003 124: 93S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David A. Stempel, Richard H. Stanford, Sally Kim, and Craig Roberts

Assessment of Asthma Care Prior To and After An Asthma Related Emergency Department Visit
Chest 2003 124: 93S-94S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bhavneesh Sharma, Mradul K. Daga, Gopal K. Sachdev, Manisha Kaushik, and Rashmi Chhabra

Adult Asthma and Gastroesophageal reflux - The Effects of Omeprazole Therapy on Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 94S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David Anstatt, Felicia C. Allen-Ramey, James Korelitz, James Bethel, Shiva Sajjan, and Leona Markson

Asthma Control With Montelukast or Salmeterol As Add-On Therapy To Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment of Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 94S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James B. Fink

The Role of Dose Volume in Delivering Albuterol Sulfate With a Low Residual Volume Nebulizer
Chest 2003 124: 94S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vivian Knieper, Catherine Meldrum, and William F. Bria

Impact of Innovative Model of Inpatient Asthma Disease Management Program on Patient Outcomes
Chest 2003 124: 95S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard A. Feifer, Mona Khalid, Jeffrey Abraham, Susan J. Rappaport, Lauren Berger, and Ronald E. Aubert

Physician Specialty as a Key Determinant of Guidelines-Based Asthma Care
Chest 2003 124: 95S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hassan F. Nadrous, Vera Antonios, Christine Terrell, and Jay H. Ryu

Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in Non-immunocompromised Patients
Chest 2003 124: 95S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Naeem Adhami, Yaseen Arabi, Raees Ahmed, and Abdullah Al-Shimemeri

Corticosteroid Accelerates the Recovery of Adult Patients With Varicella Pneumonitis
Chest 2003 124: 95S-96S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bernardo D. Briones

Accuracy of ELISA using 16kDa and 38 kDa Antigens in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Compared to Clinical Course
Chest 2003 124: 96S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark E. Jones, Deborah C. Draghi, Clyde Thornsberry, James A. Karlowsky, and Daniel F. Sahm

Susceptibility to Cephalosporins and Fluoroquinolones among Enterobacteriaceae Isolated From Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (TSN Database-USA, 1998–2002): Implications for Empiric Therapy
Chest 2003 124: 96S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Geneva Tatem, Hyder Jaffery, Bruno Digiovine, and Alan D. Betensley

Characteristics Associated With Initiation of Treatment for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Pulmonary Disease in the Non-HIV Population
Chest 2003 124: 96S-97S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hyder Jaffery, Geneva Tatem, and Alan D. Betensley

Outcomes in Patients With Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease With Infiltrate as Sole Radiographic Presentation
Chest 2003 124: 97S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sachin Yende, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Elizabeth A. Tolley, Anne B. Newman, Doug Bauer, Dennis Taaffe, Susan Rubin, Michael C. Nevitt, Tamara Harris, and Eleanor M. Simonsick

Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Exercise Intolerance in Obstructive Airway Disease
Chest 2003 124: 97S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jan Chlumsky, Libuse Smolikova, and Frantisek Salajka

Non-invasive Assessment of Respiratory Muscle Function and Its Relationship to Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
Chest 2003 124: 98S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emilio Marangio, Claudia Castagnetti, Raffaele D’Ippolito, Antonio Castagnaro, Marina Aiello, Maria V. Tonna, Antonio Foresi, Dario Olivieri, and Alfredo Chetta

Determinants of Oxygen Pulse in COPD Patients
Chest 2003 124: 98S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David M. Mannino, Fernando Holguin, Amanda Savage-Brown, Mollie Greves, and Allison Stock

Urinary Cadmium Predicts Lower Lung Function in Current and Former Smokers: Data From the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Chest 2003 124: 98S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul D. Blanc, Mark D. Eisner, Laura Trupin, Edward H. Yelin, Patricia P. Katz, and John R. Balmes

Past Occupational Exposures and Respiratory-Related Work Disability Predict Poorer Outcomes in COPD
Chest 2003 124: 98S-99S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark D. Eisner, Irina V. Tolstykh, and Carlos Iribarren

Effectiveness of Inhaled Steroids for the Treatment of COPD
Chest 2003 124: 99S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Karl Polster, Gillian Entwistle, Nizar Yonan, Ian Hutchinson, Stephen Sheldon, and Colm Leonard

CD4-veCD8-ve CD30+ve T cells are Detectable in Human Lung Transplant Patients and Their Proportion of the T Cell Population After In vitro Stimulation With Donor Spleen Cells Correlates With Preservation of Lung Physiology
Chest 2003 124: 99S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eric Olson, Jianping Jin, William Funkhouser, Yuechuan Yuan, Scott Randell, and Thomas M. Egan

Gene Expression Profile of Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in Human Lung Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 99S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Deborah J. Levine, Luis F. Angel, Kristi Ternullo, Ann Robertson, Sarah Vines, and Stephanie M. Levine

The Use of a Physician-Driven Protocol Can Increase Lung Donation
Chest 2003 124: 100S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott D. Barnett, Shahzad Ahmad, Christine B. Tolleris, Siobhan Hourigan, and Steven D. Nathan

Comparison of Survival between Bilateral and Single Lung Transplants in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Recipients
Chest 2003 124: 100S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Fletcher N. Pierce, Steven D. Nathan, Scott D. Barnett, Mary E. Schmidt, Shahzad Ahmad, and Nelson A. Burton

Oral Valganciclovir versus Intravenous Ganciclovir for CMV Prophylaxis After Lung Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 100S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Harish Seethamraju, Thomas S. Kaleekal, and Remzi Bag

Pulmonary Toxicity of Sirolimus in Lung Transplant Patients
Chest 2003 124: 101S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alexei V. Bogolioubov, Peter B. Bach, and Dorothy A. White

Impact of Routine Radiographic Surveillance After Complete Resection of Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 101S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Morihito Okada, Kazuya Uchino, Toshihiko Sakamoto, Wataru Nishio, and Noriaki Tsubota

Role of the Tumor-suppressor TSLC1 (Tumor Suppressor in Lung Cancer 1) Gene as a Prognostic Factor in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 101S-102S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robin L. Gross, Hikmat N. Dagher, Ziad Boujaoude, Alexander Hageboutros, and Melvin R. Pratter

Value of Baseline Pulmonary Function Tests in Predicting Survival in Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 102S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Amir Onn, Edith Marom, Takeshi Isobe, Du Hwan Choe, Arlene M. Correa, Joe B. Putnam, and Roy S. Herbst

Tumor Cavitation Is Associated With Epidermal Growth Factor Expression and Is a Predictor of Poor Outcome in Patients With Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 102S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard Beale, Theressa J. Wright, Kar Wong, Jean-Louis Vincent, and Gordon Bernard

Safety of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Adult Patients With Severe Sepsis: Comparison of Global ENHANCE to PROWESS
Chest 2003 124: 102S-103S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jean-Louis Vincent, Bruce Light, Theressa Wright, Kar Wong, Gerald Johnson, and Gordon Bernard

Global ENHANCE Results Indicate Organ Function Improvement With Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) in Severe Sepsis Patients
Chest 2003 124: 103S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gopala K. Yadavalli, Kenneth Wener, Jai Lee, Robert A. Salata, and Frederick P. Heinzel

Postoperative IFN Synthetic Capacity Is Impaired After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery, But Is Preserved After Off-Pump Surgery in Younger Individuals
Chest 2003 124: 103S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sachin Yende, Richard G. Wunderink, Michael W. Quasney, Theodore J. Sandiford, Nikhil Shukla, Qing Zhang, and Charles R. Yates

Pro12Ala Polymorphism in PPAR Is Associated With Lower Risk of Mechanical Ventilation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
Chest 2003 124: 103S-104S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laszlo Szekely, Zita Sikos, Beata Soltesz, Matyas Keltai, and Ferenc Horkay

Changes of Vasoactive and Inflammatory Factors, Myocardial Injury Markers During and After Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Off-Pump Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 104S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gerald W. Staton, Elizabeth M. Mahoney, Willis H. Williams, Susan A. McCall, Rebecca J. Peterson, Jeff Hu, Haitao Chu, and John D. Puskas

Off-Pump (OPCAB) vs On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG/CPB): Spirometry, Respiratory Compliance (C_s), Gas Exchange, and Pulmonary Complications in a Randomized Trial
Chest 2003 124: 104S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ajeet D. Sharma, Antoine Al-Achi, John C. Lucke, James Calderbank, John Kelemen, Ross W. MacIntyre, Peter McKeown, and Anil K. Sharma

Index of Myocardial Performance (IMP): A Non-Invasive, Reproducible, Inter and Intraobserver Independent Echcardiographic Doppler Index of Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic (Global) Function
Chest 2003 124: 104S-105S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Utz Kappert, Thomas Waldow, Jens Schneider, Sems M. Tugtekin, and Klaus Matschke

Intraoperative Evaluation of Coronary Anastomoses Using Laser-Induced Fluorescence of Indocyanine Green
Chest 2003 124: 105S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Louis-Philippe Boulet, Giorgio W. Canonica, Ronald Dahl, Simon Hedgecock, Martin Blogg, Karen Surrey, and Howard Fox

Omalizumab, an Anti-IgE Antibody, Provides Parallel Improvements in Symptoms of Allergic Asthma and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis in Patients With Both Diseases: The SOLAR Study
Chest 2003 124: 105S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gerard Cox, John D. Miller, Annette McWilliams, Mark Fitzgerald, and Stephen Lam

Clinical Experience With Bronchial Thermoplasty for the Treament of Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 106S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael J. Asmus, Vikram Arya, and Günther Hochhaus

An In Vitro Comparison of Two Non-Electrostatic Valved Holding Chambers With a Fluticasone Metered-Dose Inhaler
Chest 2003 124: 106S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shyam Subramanian, H. L. Dhar, Kumar S. Menon, and Sameer Sawant

Treatment for Helicobacter Pylori Results in Improved Asthma Control in Patients With Moderate Persistent Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 106S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ashish R. Shah

Which Is More Steroid Sparing in Persistent Bronchial Asthma: Montelukast Or Theophylline?
Chest 2003 124: 106S-107S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pramod Dadhich, Mayank Vats, Dave Lokendra, Rakesh C. Gupta, M L. Gupta, and Neeraj Gupta

Magnesium Sulphate Nebulization in Acute Severe Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 107S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sudhir K. Agarwal

Chemotherapy With Sparfloxacin, Kanamycin, Pyrazinamide, Ethionamide and Ethambutol in Indian Patients having Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Chest 2003 124: 107S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jai Kishan, A. P. Kansal, and Vikas Goyal

Role of Ciprofloxacin as an Antitubercular Agent in Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Chest 2003 124: 107S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert Browning, Bennett Thilagar, Thomas Walsh, and Angeline Lazarus

Treatment of Isoniazid Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis(INHr-TB), a Retrospective Study of Biweekly Versus Daily Therapy
Chest 2003 124: 107S-108S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Karthikeyan Kanagarajan, K. Perumalsamy, M. Alakhras, D. Malli, K. Gupta, and P. Krishnan

Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Culture Negative Tuberculosis (CNTB)
Chest 2003 124: 108S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jose L. Mendez, Hassan F. Nadrous, Robert Vasallo, Paul Decker, and Jay H. Ryu

Pneumothorax in Pulmonary Langerhans’ Cell Histiocytosis
Chest 2003 124: 108S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew F. Shorr, Christopher J. Lettieri, Jamie L. Montilla, and Robert S. Bridwell

Depreotide Scanning in Sarcoidosis: A Pilot Study
Chest 2003 124: 108S-109S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Linus H. Santo Tomas, Fausto R. Loberiza, John P. Klein, Peter M. Layde, Randolph J. Lipchik, J. Douglas Rizzo, Christopher N. Bredeson, and Mary M. Horowitz

Risk Factors for Bronchiolitis Obliterans in Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients for Leukemia
Chest 2003 124: 109S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul F. Dellaripa, Thomas A. Fry, Janet Willoughby, William F. Arndt, Elizabeth J. Angelakis, and Anthony C. Campagna

The Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis With Infliximab
Chest 2003 124: 109S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rajesh Sharma, Randeep Guleria, and Anant Mohan

Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis With Hydroxycholoroquine: Result of A Pilot Study From India
Chest 2003 124: 109S-110S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Violeta V. Vucinic, Branislav S. Gvozdenovic, Jelica L. Videnovic-Ivanov, and Snezana D. Filipovic

Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Sarcoidosis
Chest 2003 124: 110S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Debapriya Datta, Raymond Foley, Steven Prunk, and Paul Scalise

Creatinine Height Index and Nutritional Status as Predictors of Successful Liberation From Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Chest 2003 124: 110S-111S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sheila Mayo-Olano, Eric D. Anderson, and Armand J. Wolff

A Comparison of Frequency Tidal Volume Ratios Obtained During Spontaneous Breathing Trials Using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure/Pressure Support and T-Piece Breathing
Chest 2003 124: 111S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David J. Scheinhorn, David C. Chao, Meg Stearn-Hassenpflug, Gordon S. Doig, Scott K. Epstein, E. Bert Knight, Richard A. Petrak, Ellen A. Pitt, and John J. Votto

Ventilator-Dependent Survivors of Catastrophic Illness: A Multicenter Outcomes Study
Chest 2003 124: 111S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eftim J. Adhami, Andrea Gabrielli, and A J. Layon

Titration of Pressure Support Ventilation Levels Based on Clinical Evaluation and the Work of Breathing
Chest 2003 124: 111S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John J. Vecchione, Olanrewaju O. Esan, Chaudry Ghumman, J Dermot Frengley, and Giorgio R. Sansone

Does Prolonged Length of Time of Ventilator Support Affect the Likelihood of Successful Weaning?
Chest 2003 124: 111S-112S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Giorgio R. Sansone, Olanrewaju O. Esan, John J. Vecchione, and Dermot J. Frengley

Criteria for Success for Ventilator Weaning in Long Term Acute Care Hospitals: Is One Week Free From Ventilator Support as Good as Four Weeks Free?
Chest 2003 124: 112S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nicole Marten, Gord Kulbisky, Bruce Maycher, Sean Tsuyuki, and Sat Sharma

Radiological and Clinical Outcome of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Chest 2003 124: 112S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Wardeh, C. Moussallem, S. Momany, A. Al-Shrouf, and M. A. Khan

A Comparison between Chest Roentgeragram (CXR) and CT scan in the Staging of Sarcoidosis
Chest 2003 124: 112S-113S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Elisabeth Passalidou, Fotios Drakopanagiotakis, Ira Michailidou, Kostantine Doukas, Kleopas Petronikolos, Niki Karabela, Stavroula Koutsoumpou, Demetrios Mermigkis, and Vlassis Polychronopoulos

Sarcoidosis in Greece: Clinical Data and Unusual Presentations
Chest 2003 124: 113S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert P. Baughman, Deborah Bradley, and Elyse E. Lower

Infliximab for Chronic Ocular Inflammation due to Sarcoidosis and Similar Conditions
Chest 2003 124: 113S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Violeta V. Vucinic, Jelica L. Videnovic, Vladimir V. Zugic, and Branislav S. Gvozdenovic

Health-Related Quality of Life (QoL) in Patients With Chronic Sarcoidosis Treated With Methotrexate
Chest 2003 124: 113S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew F. Shorr

Causes of Early Death Following Lung Transplantation in Sarcoidosis
Chest 2003 124: 114S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Amit Banga, Surendra K. Sharma, and Alladi Mohan

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Chest 2003 124: 114S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Desruisseaux, Andreas Kyprianou, M. H. Kaplan, A. M. Fein, and X. Arunabh

Utility of Centrifugation Lysis Blood Cultures in the Diagnosis of Mycobacteria Tuberculosis in HIV Patients: Association With CD4 Counts <50 cells/mm³
Chest 2003 124: 114S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John Salazar-Schicchi, Sanjay Dogra, Vinette E. Coelho-D’Costa, Hima Muttana, Sami A. Nachman, and Wafaa El-Sadr

Culture-Negative Tuberculosis in an Inner City Hospital
Chest 2003 124: 114S-115S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mayank Vats, Rakesh C. Gupta, Pramod Dadhich, Deepa Vats, Neeraj Gupta, and Mukesh Taylor

Ada Assay in Pleural Fluids: A Diagnostic Tool In Tuberculosis Pleural Effusion
Chest 2003 124: 115S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Henry Yeager

Tuberculosis: A Modified Quantiferon Assay May Help Diagnose Latent Infection and Hard-to-Identify Active Disease
Chest 2003 124: 115S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eun Kyung Kim, Tae Sun Shim, and Dong Soon Kim

Clinical Manifestations of Pulmonary Infection Due to Rapidly Growing Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
Chest 2003 124: 115S-116S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christopher J. Lettieri, Ganesh R. Veerappan, Donald L. Helman, Charles R. Mulligan, and Andrew F. Shorr

Safety of Surgical Lung Biopsy in Suspected Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chest 2003 124: 116S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hassan F. Nadrous, Eric J. Olson, William W. Douglas, Paul A. Decker, and Jay H. Nadrous

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Impact of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor s on Survival
Chest 2003 124: 116S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Selman Moises, Carlos E. Girod, Adrian Shifren, Andrea Estrada, John E. Fitzgerald, Sharon Safrin, and Williamson Z. Bradford

A Double-blind, Multicenter Study Comparing Pirfenidone and Prednisone for Moderate-to-Severe Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chest 2003 124: 116S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Katerina M. Antoniou, Maria I. Zervou, Eleni G. Tzortzaki, Mary Dimadi, Panagiota Latsi, Vlassis Polychronopoulos, Nikolaos M. Siafakas, Andrew G. Nicholson, and Demosthenes Bouros

Old-fashioned Colchicine or Interferon gamma-1b for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? The Molecular Perspective
Chest 2003 124: 117S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Amanda M. Bell, Steven D. Nathan, Andrew F. Shorr, Scott D. Barnett, and Donald L. Helman

The Effect of Interferon Alone vs Interferon Plus Corticosteroids in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chest 2003 124: 117S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Fernando I. Martinez, Williamson Z. Bradford, Sharon Safrin, Karen M. Starko, and Kevin K. Brown

Rates and Characteristics of Death in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Chest 2003 124: 117S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rafael Barrera, Peter B. Bach, Natalie Gabovich, Munim Saeed, and Dorothy A. White

Distribution of Predictable Risk for Lung Cancer: Use of a Lung Cancer Prediction Tool
Chest 2003 124: 118S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul A. Kvale, John Gohagan, Pamela Marcus, Richard Fagerstrom, Paul Pinsky, Barnett Kramer, and Philip Prorok

The Lung Screening Study: The National Cancer Institute’s Randomized Feasibility Study of Spiral CT versus Chest X-ray in Lung Cancer Screening
Chest 2003 124: 118S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Toru Nakagawa, Suzushi Kusano, Masataka Irokawa, and Syuichiro Hosoda

CT Screening for Lung Cancer in Health Examination
Chest 2003 124: 118S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Maurizio V. Infante, Fabio R. Lutman, Silvio Cavuto, Giorgio Brambilla, Umberto Cariboni, Marco Alloisio, Alberto Testori, Matteo Incarbone, Massimo Roncalli, and Gianluigi Ravasi

Dante: A Randomised Trial on Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer With Low-dose Spiral CT (LDCT); Initial Announcement
Chest 2003 124: 118S-119S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Felix J. Herth, Heinrich D. Becker, and Armin Ernst

Tumor Invasion of the Chest Wall: Comparison of Transthoracic Ultrasound (US) vs Computed Tomography (CT)
Chest 2003 124: 119S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark Krasnik, Peter Vilmann, Søren S. Larsen, and Grete K. Jacobsen

Preliminary Experience With a New Method of Endoscopic Transbronchial Real-time Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy for Diagnosis of Mediastinal Lesions
Chest 2003 124: 119S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cynthia Cely, Pratheep Arora, Andrew A. Quartin, Roland M. Schein, and Daniel H. Kett

Glycosylated Hemoglobin Predicts Hyperglycemia During Critical Illness Even Among Nondiabetics
Chest 2003 124: 119S-120S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mitchell M. Levy, William L. Macias, James A. Russell, Mark D. Williams, Benjamin L. Trzaskoma, Eliezer Silva, and Jean-Louis Vincent

Failure to Improve during First Day of Therapy Is Predictive of 28-Day Mortality in Severe Sepsis
Chest 2003 124: 120S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Karthik Mahadevan, Samjot Dhillon, Venkata Bandi, and Rolando E. Rumbaut

Nitric Oxide, Neutrophil Activation and Capillary Filtration Coefficient in Patients With Sepsis
Chest 2003 124: 120S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alix Ashare, Linda S. Powers, Noah S. Butler, Kevin C. Doerschug, and Gary W. Hunninghake

Tissue Anti-inflammatory Responses are Associated With Severity of Infection in Sepsis
Chest 2003 124: 120S-121S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert Levine and Jacques LeClerc

Prevalence of Thromboembolism in Severe Sepsis: Retrospective Survey of Patients Assigned to Placebo Groups of Randomized Controlled Trials
Chest 2003 124: 121S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Claudio E. Lagoa, Gilles Clermont, Rukmini Kumar, John Bartels, Carson C. Chow, and Yoram Vodovotz

Prediction of the Acute Inflammatory Response From A Mathematical Model
Chest 2003 124: 121S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Saiprakash B. Venkateshiah, Kevin McCarthy, and Mani S.Kavuru

Identifying Obstruction Using A Three Second Exhalation By Extrapolating the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Chest 2003 124: 122S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Tariq Omar, Husain A. Alawadhi, Ayman Soubani, and George E. Tzelepis

What Is the Best Maneuver to Measure Peak Expiratory Flow?
Chest 2003 124: 122S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Salman S. Razi, William G. Petersen, Mary Yaktus, and Mark W. Riggs

Correlation of Spirometric Values With the Measured Maximal Voluntary Ventilation (MVV)
Chest 2003 124: 122S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mary C. Townsend, John L. Hankinson, and Gregg Stiver

Is My Lung Function Really That Good? Spirometry Problems That Elevate Test Results
Chest 2003 124: 122S-123S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gene R. Pesola, Robert T. Magari, Samuel Dartey, Vinette Coelho-D’Costa, and Gladstone Huggins

Total Lung Capacity Estimate: Comparison of Plethysmography versus Single Breath Methane Dilution in Normals
Chest 2003 124: 123S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alfred Chiang, Sandeep Mehrishi, Joseph Ganaraj, Arunabh A, George Angus, and Steven Feinsilver

Relationship between Body Mass Index and Arterial Blood Gases
Chest 2003 124: 123S-124S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Steven N. Mink, David H. Dillard, Xavier Gonzalez, William A. Sirokman, Mia Park, Krika K. Duke, and Lauri De Vore

Lung Volume Reduction Produced by a Removable IntraBronchial Valve in Dogs
Chest 2003 124: 124S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Zsolt Papai and Katalin Udud

Bronchoscopic Management of Malignant Tumors Obstructing the Main Carina: Our Three Years Experience With Silicone Y Stents
Chest 2003 124: 124S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Zsolt Papai

Tracheobronchial Stenting of Malignant and Benign Obstruction of Large Airways
Chest 2003 124: 124S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David H. Dillard, Xavier Gonzalez, Laurent L. Couetil, Steven N. Mink, William A. Sirokman, Mia Park, and Lauri DeVore

Intrabronchial Valve Design Allows for Ease of Device Removal up to 7 Months in Three Animal Models
Chest 2003 124: 124S-125S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Felix J. Herth, Heinrich D. Becker, and Armin Ernst

Nitinolstent Implantation for Malignant Tracheo-esophageal Fistula: A Prospective Study
Chest 2003 124: 124S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clemens Männle, Felix J. Herth, Heinrich D. Becker, and Klaus Wiedemann

Controlling of High Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV) by Measurement of the Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide Tension (tcPCO₂) During Rigid Bronchoscopy
Chest 2003 124: 125S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jean-Louis Vincent, Yasser Sakr, Jean-Roger Le Gall, Herwig Gerlach, Konrad Reinhart, Charles Sprung, Rui Moreno, Jean Carlet, Marco Ranieri, and Didier Payen

Is Red Blood Cell Transfusion Associated With Worse Outcome? Results of the SOAP Study
Chest 2003 124: 125S-126S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Chandrasekhar, Saqib I. Dara, Sujay Bahurlingam, Javier Finkielman, Greg A. Wilson, Jeffrey Winters, Timothy R. Aksamit, Bekele Afessa, and Steve G. Peters

RBC Tranfusion Threshold and Outcomes in the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Chest 2003 124: 125S-126S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew F. Shorr and Marin H. Kolleff

Transfusion: A Risk Factor for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 126S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Leo C. Rotello, Dan Albrant, Tet W. Chan, Joseph Fontana, Melissa Means-Markwell, Thaddeus Golden, Andrea Gumlia, and Thomas Rainey

Comparison of Lower Doses of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEPO) in Reducing Transfusions in the Critically Ill
Chest 2003 124: 126S-127S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sammy C. Campbell, Sharon L. Camhi, Jon L. Freels, and Tom C. Vincent

Erythropoietin Production Remains Blunted for 30 Days Following MICU Admission
Chest 2003 124: 127S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Subakeesan Pathmanathan, Margaret Sipolo, Chanaka Seneviratne, Yizhak Kupfer, and Sidney Tessler

Effects of Phlebotomy on Blood Use in the Critically Ill
Chest 2003 124: 127S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sammy C. Campbell and Steven Kesten

Tolerance to the Bronchodilating Effects of ß-Agonists in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 127S-128S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Colin Reisner, Andrea Morris, Frank Barnhart, Tracy L. Fischer, Andre Acusta, and Patrick Darken

Cilomilast Reduces Exacerbations in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chest 2003 124: 127S-128S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Naveen R. Kanathur, David Sharashenidze, Edgar Normandin, Bimalin Lahiri, and Richard ZuWallack

A Placebo-controlled Comparison of Single Inhaled Doses of Ipratropium and Formoterol on Static and Dynamic Hyperinflation and Exercise Performance in Stable COPD
Chest 2003 124: 128S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James F. Donohue, Christopher Kalberg, Amanda Emmett, Kunal Merchant, and Katharine Knobil

Fluticasone/Salmeterol Combination (250/50) Provides Greater Improvement in Lung Function and Symptoms Than the Combination of Ipratropium/Albuterol in Patients With COPD
Chest 2003 124: 128S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard H. Stanford, Craig Roberts, and Trent McLaughlin

Initial Hospitalization Risks Reduced With Inhaled Corticosteroids in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 128S-129S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Tracy L. Fischer, Rohit Borker, Frank Barnhart, Andrea Morris, and Jin Zhu

Effect of Cilomilast on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients With Impaired Quality of Life (QOL)
Chest 2003 124: 129S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Carlos Maggi

Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Severe Pediatric Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 129S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Aman U. Munir and Hassan Khouli

Efficacy and Safety of Central Venous Catheterization using Real-Time Ultrasound Guidance in Critically Ill Patients
Chest 2003 124: 130S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael C. DeArment, Javier Aduen, Octavio Pajaro, Lawrence McBride, Francisco Alvarez, and Cesar A. Keller

Percutaneous Tracheostomy in Lung Transplant Recipients
Chest 2003 124: 130S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christopher C. Wyckoff, Eric D. Anderson, and Charles A. Read

The Pleurx Catheter for the Management of Symptomatic, Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusions: The Georgetown Experience
Chest 2003 124: 130S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael Zgoda and Rolando Berger

Balloon Facilitated Percutaneous Tracheostomy Tube Placement: A Novel Technique
Chest 2003 124: 130S-131S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dante Alcala, Rogelio Perez-Padilla, Dante Escobedo, Robledo Julio, and Claudia I. Olvera

Efficacy of Bronchial Occlusion With Pulmonary Artery Catheter for the Control of Haemoptysis
Chest 2003 124: 131S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark D. Williams, Jonas Rydberg, Jun Ying, and Helen T. Winer-Muram

A Prospective Evaluation of Quad-slice Helical Computed Tomography and Digital Subtraction Pulmonary Arteriography in the Evaluation of Suspected Pulmonary Embolus
Chest 2003 124: 131S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Winnie W. Sia, Raymond Powrie, Ann Cooper, Lucia Larson, Maureen Phipps, Patricia Spencer, Nadine Sauve, and Karen Rosene-Montella

The Prevalence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Pregnant Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
Chest 2003 124: 131S-132S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emile Ferrari, Pierre Cerboni, Mustapha Benhamou, and Marcel Baudouy

Mobile Thrombi of the Right Heart in Pulmonary Embolism: Delayed Disappearance After Thrombolytic Treatment
Chest 2003 124: 132S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ana T. Rocha, Milton McPherson, Lawrence H. Muhlbaier, Joseph Govert, and Victor F. Tapson

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis With Sequential Compression Devices in Critically Ill Medical Patients: Analysis of the Project IMPACT Database
Chest 2003 124: 132S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alexander G. Turpie, Clifford W. Colwell, Kenneth Bauer, Bengt I. Eriksson, and Michael R. Lassen

Fondaparinux Reduces Long-term Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Surgery for Hip Fracture
Chest 2003 124: 132S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alexander T. Cohen, Alain Leizorovicz, Alexander G. Turpie, Carl-Gustav Olsson, Paul T. Vaitkus, and Samuel Z. Goldhaber

Thromboprophylaxis With Dalteparin for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients With Respiratory Failure
Chest 2003 124: 132S-133S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Poster Presentations:

Nirupama N. More, P T V Nair, A S Bachwani, and S J Patel

Radiological Manifestations of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis: Retrospective Study of 18 Patients
Chest 2003 124: 134S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Anthony Anzueto, Robert Wilson, Luigi Allegra, Gérard Huchon, Jose-Luis Izquierdo, Paul Jones, Tom Schaberg, Pierre Arvis, Isabelle Duprat-Lomon, and Pierre-Phillippe Sagnier

The Mosaic Study: A New Landmark in the Therapy of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
Chest 2003 124: 134S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marvin A. Sackner, Emerance Gummels, and Jose A. Adams

Release of Nitric Oxide From Endothelium With Periodic Acceleration and Effect on Health Related Quality of Life
Chest 2003 124: 134S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alan M. Tennenberg, Karen A. Walker, Mohammed Khashab, Alan Fisher, Neringa Zadeikis, and James B. Kahn

Impact of Co-morbid Illness and Frequent Exacerbations on the Bacteriology of Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB)
Chest 2003 124: 134S-135S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kent D. Miller

Fluorescence Assay for Sputum Adenosine Deaminase
Chest 2003 124: 135S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert Vassallo and Lieping Chen

Suppression of Dendritic Cell Inducibe Co-stimulatory Molecule Expression and IL-12 Secretion by Cigarette Smoke Extract
Chest 2003 124: 135S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott E. Hickey, Erich S. Lemker, and Subin Jain

Comparison of Linezolid With Vancomycin for the Treatment of Exacerbation due to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Chest 2003 124: 135S-136S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marzena Kostuch, Jan Oleszczuk, and Lucas Kulczycki

The Frequency of CFTR Gene Mutations in Patients Suffering From Chronic Bronchitis
Chest 2003 124: 136S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Fazlur R. Nadri

Evaluation of Chronic Cough in a Tertiary Care Center in Tropics
Chest 2003 124: 136S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dipakkumar P. Malli, Rajendra Sajjan, Mazen Alakhras, Vijay Baimeedi, Rashmikant Doshi, Kanchan Gupta, and Padmanabhan Krishnan

Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Hemoptysis
Chest 2003 124: 136S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Umesh Masharani, Mark D. Eisner, Edward H. Yelin, Patricia P. Katz, Susan Janson, Connie Archea, Gillian Earnest, Douglas Granger, and Paul D. Blanc

Salivary Cortisol Measurement Among Adults With Asthma and Rhinitis
Chest 2003 124: 136S-137S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bhavneesh Sharma, Mradul K. Daga, Gopal K. Sachdev, and Manisha Kaushik

Effect of Distal Esophageal Acid Infusion on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in Adult Asthmatics With Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
Chest 2003 124: 137S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Juliana V. Cavalcanti, Agnaldo J. Lopes, José M. Jansen, and Pedro L. Melo

Alterations in Respiratory Mechanics Resulting From the Progression of Airway Obstruction in Asthmatic Subjects Analyzed by the Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT)
Chest 2003 124: 137S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael J. Asmus, Kai Wu, Vikram Arya, and Günther Hochhaus

In Vitro Comparison of Fluticasone Respirable Dose From a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Three Ridged Valved Holding Chambers
Chest 2003 124: 137S-138S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ali Mojaverian, Ravi Sundaram, Archana Mishra, Rubin Cohen, Alan Fein, and Jill Karpel

Asthma Outcomes in North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (NS-LIJ Health System)
Chest 2003 124: 138S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Branislav S. Gvozdenovic, Nebojsa Tasic, and Danijela Tasic

Is The Quality of Life of Asthmatic Outpatients Related to Their Pulmonary Function Tests
Chest 2003 124: 138S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David Anstatt, Felicia C. Allen-Ramey, Leona Markson, Elizabeth Desrosiers, William Schoenwetter, David Westerman, Nasira Majid, and Jeannie Perez

Differences in Prevalence of Atopy Among Adult Asthmatics in Specialty Practices
Chest 2003 124: 138S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nancy K. Ostrom, Pamela Park, and Liza O’Dowd

Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment for Pregnant Women With Asthma: US Allergists and Pulmonologists Compared With Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Chest 2003 124: 138S-139S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Isil F. Talasli, Tansu Cengiz Tuskan, and Günseli Kilinç

Use of Macrolide Antibiotics in the Treatment of Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 139S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Anant Mohan, Randeep Guleria, Chinmoyee Das, and Rajesh Sharma

Comparison of the Efficacy of Inhaled Ipratropium Bromide and Salbutamol Sequentially and in Fixed Dose Combination in Patients With Stable Bronchial Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 139S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rabindra K. Dalai, Harshal P. Bhole, Digambar Behera, and Ashutosh N. Aggarwal

Evaluation of Adequacy of Control of Symptoms in Bronchial Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 139S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eugene Choi and Yong C Lee

Imbalance Between Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 in Toluene Diisocyanate-Induced Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 139S-140S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Roberto G. Carbone, Paola Vacca, and Giovanni Bottino

Neurotensin Pulmonary Metabolism
Chest 2003 124: 140S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thorsten Stein, Mohamed Y. Abdel-Aziz, Inge Wissen-Siegert, and Hans L. Hahn

No Effect of Allergen Exposure on Ciliary Beat Frequency of Allergic Tissue in vitro: Dose Response Study
Chest 2003 124: 140S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bhavneesh Sharma, Mradul K. Daga, Gopal K. Sachdev, and Manisha Kaushik

A Study of Autonomic Dysfunction in Adult Asthma Patients at a Tertiary Care Center
Chest 2003 124: 140S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Liziamma George, Tara George, Tony George, Ghulam Saydain, Ashok Karnik, Sandeep Mehrishi, and Suhail Raoof

Bronchial Asthma Prevalence, Management, and Education in Nassau County Public Schools
Chest 2003 124: 140S-141S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Riyad J. Basir, Melissa Schori, Anita Soni, and Robert Lee

Decreasing the Emergency Department Utilization and Hospitalization Rates of Adult Patients With Asthma Followed in the Asthma Clinic
Chest 2003 124: 141S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C P. Fuhrmann and D Paradis

Use of Real-World Experience Data in Patients Treated With Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Powder
Chest 2003 124: 141S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Salvatore Mangione, Elaine Yuen, and David Madigan

Asthma in Philadelphia Schools
Chest 2003 124: 141S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Salvatore Mangione, Elaine J. Yuen, and David Madigan

Asthma and Tobacco: A Survey of 65 Philadelphia Middle Schools
Chest 2003 124: 141S-142S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Yue Chen, Paula Stewart, Shirley Bryan, Gregory Taylor, and Robert Dales

Less Physical Activities Associated With Asthma in the Elderly But Not in Children and Young Adults: The Canadian Community Health Survey
Chest 2003 124: 142S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jay I. Peters, S Bricker, and H Sorenson

Asthma in the Elderly: A Texas Perspective
Chest 2003 124: 142S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Archana Mishra, Joshua Novak, Patricia Nowak, Alan T. Aquilina, and Brydon J. Grant

Burden of Asthma in the Elderly
Chest 2003 124: 142S-143S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Xavier Gonzalez, Mia Park, David H. Dillard, William A. Sirokman, Seung Yi, Laurent L. Couetil, and Steven N. Mink

Reliability of an Intra-Bronchial Valve Anchoring Method in a Six-month Animal Study
Chest 2003 124: 143S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Deepak K. Shrivastava and Sheela Kapre

Chronic Central Venous Catheters in Subacute Care Setting: Five-Year Experience
Chest 2003 124: 143S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Saleh A. Ismail, Michael A. Geisinger, and Atul C. Mehta

Bronchial Artery Embolization (BAE): Cleveland Clinic Experience
Chest 2003 124: 143S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gamal M. Rabie

Bronchial Artery Embolization
Chest 2003 124: 143S-144S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mia Park, David H. Dillard, Lauri DeVore, Lyle Jackson, and Xavier Gonzalez

Bronchoscopic Use of a Balloon Catheter for Selecting Appropriate Intra-Bronchial Valves in Human Airways
Chest 2003 124: 144S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Albert H. Niden, Michael Koss, and Yan L. Ma

Fluoroscopically Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (F-FNA) of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: Revisited
Chest 2003 124: 144S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Prasoon Jain and Ismail Al-Ani

Flexible Bronchoscopy in the Elderly Patient
Chest 2003 124: 144S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nicole Marten, Perry Sahni, Anil Dhar, and Sat Sharma

Practice of Interventional Pulmonology in Canada
Chest 2003 124: 144S-145S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ricardo S. Santos, Yannnis Raftopoulos, Singh Deepak, Richard Maley, Robert J. Keenan, and Rodney J. Landreneau

Interventional Bronchoscopy for Management of Benign Obstructive Airway Disease
Chest 2003 124: 144S-145S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ana Zamora, Marco A. Quiñonez, Olvera I. Claudia, Mario A. Treviño, Uriel Chavarria, and Roberto Mercado

Percutaneous Tracheostomy: Immediate Complications
Chest 2003 124: 145S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sung Wu Sun, Rachel N. Zabaneh, and Zev Carrey

Incidence of Pneumothorax after Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (FOB) in Community-Based Hospital; Are Routine Post-procedure Chest Roentgenograms Necessary?
Chest 2003 124: 145S-146S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jonathan L. Spencer, Austin B. Thompson, and Debra Sudan

Bronchoscopy in Liver Transplant Patients
Chest 2003 124: 146S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Monique A. Ford, Paul S. Mueller, and Timothy I. Morgenthaler

Bronchoesophageal Fistulae Secondary to Broncholithiasis: A Case Series
Chest 2003 124: 146S-147S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Parthasarathi Bhattacharyya

Bronchosopic Endobronchial Sealing: A Novel Technique of Treating Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF)
Chest 2003 124: 147S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Rahman, V Lakshmi, M Patel, R Duncalf, S Blum, and G Diaz-Fuentes

Comparison of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (FOB) in Renal Failure (RF) and Non-Renal Failure Patients
Chest 2003 124: 147S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rishi Sukhija, Kiran Yalamanchili, and Wilbert S. Aronow

Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With and Without Peripheral Arterial Disease
Chest 2003 124: 147S-148S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Maddury Jyotsna

Can Myocardial Performance Index Detect Significant Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Chest 2003 124: 148S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ioannis Moyssakis, Nickolaos J. Pantazopoulos, Vasilios Vasiliou, Panagiotis Margos, and Vasilios Votteas

Outcome of Cardiac Lesions in Sjögren Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 148S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emile Ferrari, Mustapha Benhamou, Pierre Cerboni, and Marcel Baudouy

Coronary Syndromes Following Aspirin Withdrawal
Chest 2003 124: 148S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mustapha Benhamou, Emile Ferrari, Pierre Cerboni, Michel Carles, Michel Thiry, and Marcel Baudouy

Acute Coronary Syndrome in HIV Patients: Angiographic Features; A Case Control Study
Chest 2003 124: 148S-149S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cuneyt Konuralp, Mustafa Idiz, and Mehmet Ates

Proposal of a New Reporting Method on Cineangiography: "Comprehensive Segmental Coding System"
Chest 2003 124: 149S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Narpinder Singh, Ijaz A. Khan, Cesare Saponieri, Harinder K. Singh, Ramesh M. Gowda, Balendu C. Vasavada, Terrence J. Sacchi, Eliscer Guzman, Jennifer Yip, and Ronny A. Cohen

Left Bundle-Branch Block in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Sign of Advanced Cardiovascular Involvement
Chest 2003 124: 149S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kwame O. Akosah, Ana M. Schaper, Sharon I. Barnhart, Vicki L. McHugh, Pat Perlock, Troy Haider, and Abdulaziz Elfessi

Carotid Plaques But Not Intima Media Thickness (IMT) Predict Coronary Angiographic Disease
Chest 2003 124: 149S-150S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shalini Chhabra, Sandeep Chhabra, and Satish Reddy

Association of Depressive Symptoms With Angiographic Coronary Artery Disease
Chest 2003 124: 150S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nam D Nguyen, Su Fuhong, Lieve Opdenaecker, and Luc Huyghens

Hyperglycemia Can Predict Artery Occlusion in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 150S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kwame O. Akosah, Ana M. Schaper, Vicki L. McHugh, and Sharon I. Barnhart

Advanced Lipoprotein Testing by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Carotid Ultrasound Predict Premature Coronary Heart Disease
Chest 2003 124: 150S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jose M. Martinez, Estela M. Trimino, Janelle M. Berg, and Manuel P. Anton, III

The Association between Activated Clotting Time and Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions With Bivalirudin
Chest 2003 124: 150S-151S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ioannis Moyssakis, Konstantinos Georgakopoulos, Nickolaos J. Pantazopoulos, Maria Kouli, Vasilios Vasiliou, and Vasilios Votteas

Prevalence of Myocardial Infarction in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: the Association With Antiphospholipid Antibodies
Chest 2003 124: 151S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ioannis Moyssakis, Nickolaos J. Pantazopoulos, Maria Tektonidou, Katerina Boki, Panagiotis Margos, and Vasilios Votteas

Incidence of Verrucous Vegetations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: the Association With Antiphospholipid Antibodies
Chest 2003 124: 151S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Satish Sivasankaran, David Copen, Samuel Felder, Yaw A. Adjepong, and Gilead Lancaster

Can ST Segment Depression During Dipyridamole Myocardial Perfusion Studies Predict Coronary Anatomy ?
Chest 2003 124: 151S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Craig A. McPherson and Dan Blendea

Clinical Significance of Elevated Serum Troponin-T After Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Discharges
Chest 2003 124: 151S-152S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bhavneesh Sharma, Mradul K. Daga, Daljeet S. Gambhir, and Manisha Kaushik

Effect of Esmolol, an Ultra-short Acting Beta Blocker on Oxidant Status and Antioxidant Activity in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Results of a Randomized Double-blind, Controlled, Prospective Clinical Study
Chest 2003 124: 152S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kwame O. Akosah, Ana M. Schaper, Sharon I. Barnhart, Vicki L. McHugh, Pat Perlock, Troy Haider, and Abdulaziz Elfessi

Lipoprotein-a [LP(a)] and Carotid Ultrasound in Primary Prevention in Young Adults
Chest 2003 124: 152S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David Turay, David T. Wong, Nguyen Dao, Joelle Jakobsen, and Appanagari Gnanadev

Efficacy of Ibutilide in the Rapid Conversion of Acute Atrial Fibrillation in Trauma and Non-cardiac Surgical Patients
Chest 2003 124: 152S-153S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Salam Saadeddin, Moh’d Habbab, Hisham Siddieg, Mahmoud Fayomi, and Rofaida Dafterdar

Rapid Bedside Whole-Blood Quantitative Cardiac Troponin T Assay: Reliability in Diagnosing Myocardial Injury
Chest 2003 124: 153S. [Abst