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. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Salam Saadeddin, Moh’d Habbab, Hisham Siddieg, Mohammed Al Seeni, Ashraf Tahery, and Rofaida Dafterdar

Performance and Practicability Evaluation of five Cardiac Troponin I Assays in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 153S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Peter A. Walts, Sudish C. Murthy, Jean-Pierre Yared, Eugene H. Blackstone, Thomas W. Rice, and Malcolm M. DeCamp

Respiratory Failure After Cardiovascular Surgery: Is Tracheostomy the Solution?
Chest 2003 124: 154S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Frank Piontek, Elise Riley, Laurie Frye, Jennifer Jones, and Lee Schwab

Gender Differences in Outcomes From Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Chest 2003 124: 154S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jason M. Lazar, Spyros Kokolis, David Shenouda, and Luther T. Clark

Influence of Bicuspid Aortic Valve on Aortic Elastic Properties in Patients With Severe Aortic Insufficiency
Chest 2003 124: 154S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Syde A. Taheri, John Naughton, Arthur Orlick, Judith Lampasso, Sateesh Satchidanand, and Y V. Fang

Experimental Myometrial Cell Patch Cardiomyoplasty
Chest 2003 124: 154S-155S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Safa Farzin and Achal Dhupa

Efficacy of Regional Spinal Cord Cooling and Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Drainage in Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repairs
Chest 2003 124: 155S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vijay K. Verma and Abdul Alkeylani

Can An Upright T-Wave in Lead aVR be a Clinical Marker for Underlying Myocardial Disease?
Chest 2003 124: 155S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Giuseppe Barbaro, Gabriella Di Lorenzo, Augusto Cirelli, Benvenuto Grisorio, Alfio Lucchini, and Giorgio Barbarini

Incidence of Coronary Artery Disease In HIV-infected Patients Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: A Prospective Study
Chest 2003 124: 155S-156S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joseph Germano, Luther Clark, and Jason M. Lazar

Left Ventricular Flow Propagation During Early Diastolic Filling in Patients With Left Bundle-Branch Block
Chest 2003 124: 156S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Koroush Khalighi, Shannon E. Dodd, Judy Knecht, and Jody Smith

Maneuvers to Enhance Cephalic Vein Access in Permanent Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Placement
Chest 2003 124: 156S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Chittur A. Sivaram, Robin E. Germany, and Can Hasdemir

Transesophageal Echocardiographic Assessment of Ostia and Body of Pulmonary Veins
Chest 2003 124: 156S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Chittur A. Sivaram, Can Hasdemir, Ramprasad Kandavar, Dalip Singh, Ralph Lazzara, and Warren M. Jackman

Mobile Strand-like Thrombi in the Inferior Vena Cava After Radiofrequency Ablation
Chest 2003 124: 156S-157S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vladimir P. Podzolkov, Mikhail R. Chiaureli, Mikhail M. Zelenikin, Ketevan A. Mchedlishvili, Viktor B. Samsonov, Tatiana O. Astrakhantseva, and Sergey B. Zaets

Multi-Staged Approach to Hemodynamic Correction of Complex Congenital Heart Defects
Chest 2003 124: 157S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark Ruzmetov, Palaniswamy Vijay, Mark D. Rodefeld, Mark W. Turrentine, and John W. Brown

Transventricular Aortic Valvotomy for Critical Aortic Stenosis in Neonates: Outcomes, Risk Factors, and Reoperations
Chest 2003 124: 157S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marek J. Grzeszczak, Davis Drinkwater, John Pietsh, and Kevin Churchwell

Early Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Immediate Post-operative Period for Infants With Stage I Repair for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 157S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Venkataramana Vijay, Bangaruraju Kolanuvada, Vinod Jorapur, Ajay Nellutla, Sarath Dommaraju, Brian Whang, Kevin McCusker, Elias Zias, and Mohan Sarabu

Influence of Inter–Papillary Distance on Mitral Regurgitation in Normal and Myopathic Hearts: Implications for Ventricular Geometry Restoration
Chest 2003 124: 158S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Douglas Adams and Doug Vito

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) Is the Procedure of Choice for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Associated Mitral Regurgitation
Chest 2003 124: 158S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Trevor Bardell and Dimitri Petsikas

Patient Knowledge and Length of Stay After Coronary Artery Bypass
Chest 2003 124: 158S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Palaniswamy Vijay, Palaniswamy Vijay, Yousuf Mahomed, and Thomas W. Sharp

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Surgery in Elderly Patients
Chest 2003 124: 158S-159S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Matthew H. Recht, J. Michael Smith, Scott E. Woods, Amy M. Engel, and Loren F. Hiratzka

Predictors and Outcomes of Gastrointestinal Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Prospective, Nested Case-Control Study
Chest 2003 124: 159S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott E. Woods, J. Michael Smith, Loren F. Hiratzka, and Amy Engel

Predictors of Stroke in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Prospective, Nested, Case-control Study
Chest 2003 124: 159S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jeff M. Apple, Neelan Doolabh, Don Kohan, Brian Eastridge, and Michael Wait

Preoperative Physiologic Status Determines Outcome in Non-Emergent Aortic Injury Repair
Chest 2003 124: 159S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vikrant Salaria, Nirav J. Mehta, Syed Abdul-Aziz, Syed M. Mohiuddin, and Ijaz A. Khan

Role of Postoperative Vasopressor Use in Occurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 159S-160S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shabir Bhimji and Khavar J. Dar

Phrenic Nerve Paralysis After Open-Heart Surgery: Role of Diaphragm Plication
Chest 2003 124: 160S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert A. Luke and Susan Muench

Post CABG Oral Amiodarone Prophylaxis Significantly Reduced Overall Hospital Costs and Length of Stay
Chest 2003 124: 160S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Syde A. Taheri, Hashmat Ashraf, Michael Merhige, Alan Litwin, Kishore Divan, and Qiang Zhao

Preliminary Clincal Results of Cell Patch Cardiomyoplasty
Chest 2003 124: 160S-161S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jan Sulc, Petr Tax, Oleg Reich, Jan Marek, Jan Skovranek, Vaclav Chaloupecky, Helena Bartakova, Viktor Tomek, and Bohumil Hucin

Sequential Evaluations of Lung Function prior to and After Occlusion of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) by Amplatz Technique
Chest 2003 124: 161S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lakshmipriya Kasirajan, K Gupta, D Malli, and S Dhar

Does Combination of Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Increase Detection of Bronchodilator Response in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (COPD)?
Chest 2003 124: 161S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bhavneesh Sharma, Mradul K. Daga, Nitin Tiwari, and Manisha Kaushik

Pulmonary Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Incipient Diabetic Nephropathy and Effect of Glycemic Control and Losartan Therapy on Pulmonary Function
Chest 2003 124: 162S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Babatunde O. Onadeko

Technetium 99m Tc-DTPA Clearance as a Predictor of Pulmonary Involvement in Asymptomatic Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: A Preliminary Report
Chest 2003 124: 162S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

George D. Bablekos, Trianthi Roussou, Stylianos A. Michaelides, Torben R. Rasmussen, Markos Tsakopoulos, and Konstantinos Charalabopoulos

Comparative Evaluation of Late Postoperative Effects on Respiratory Mechanics Parameters Between Laparoscopic and Open Cholecystectomy
Chest 2003 124: 162S-163S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stephen Pappachen, Peter R. Smith, Siddharth Shah, Veronica Brito, Fayez Bader, Bhaskar Sahay, Ketan Jani, Michael Bergman, and David Gal

Decline in Vital Capacity (VC) and the Risk for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPC’s) After Abdominal Surgery (AS) for Non-malignant Gynecologic Disorders (N-MGD)
Chest 2003 124: 163S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Siddharth Shah, Peter R. Smith, Veronica Brito, Stephen Pappachen, Fayez Bader, Bhaskar Sahay, Ketan Jani, and David Gal

Compliance With Sustained Maximal Inspiratory Maneuvers (SMIM) was not Different amongst Patients (Pts) Performing Incentive Spirometry (IS) vs Deep Breathing Exercises (DBE) After Lower Abdominal Surgery (LAS)
Chest 2003 124: 163S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jeng-shing Wang

Effect of Lung Resection on CO Diffusing Capacity During Exercise
Chest 2003 124: 163S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rick Carter

The Relationship Between Dyspnea, Exercise Tolerance, and Quality of Life in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD
Chest 2003 124: 163S-164S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christopher B. Cooper, James Sowash, Michael Taylor, and Thomas W. Storer

Office-Based Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Empowers Medical Decision Making
Chest 2003 124: 164S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lisa Waldegger, Douglas McKim, and Ian McDowell

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Rollator Walkers Compared to Oxygen in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 164S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jennifer M. Duncan, Jackie Pyle, Mohammad Taher, Daniel Laskowski, and Raed A. Dweik

The Effect of Age and Gender on Exhaled Nitric Oxide (NO) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) in Healthy Individuals
Chest 2003 124: 164S-165S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alan J. Marks, Herbert Patrick, and Michael S. Sherman

Noninvasive Tissue Oxygenation Measurements in Intensive Care Patients by Respiratory Care Practitioners
Chest 2003 124: 165S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Effects of Exercise and Periodic Acceleration on Nitric Oxide Release
Chest 2003 124: 165S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Knobil, M Watkins, K Merchant, A Emmett, S Schweiker, and J Yates

Improved Small Airway Function With Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol versus Ipratropium/Albuterol Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chest 2003 124: 165S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Todd A. Lee, Brian Bartle, Jianglin Xu, Kourtney J. Davis, and Kevin B. Weiss

The Association Between Inhaled Corticosteroid Use and Fractures in Veterans With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 166S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kourtney J. Davis, Douglas Clark, and Katherine Knobil

Inhaled Corticosteroid Use and Risk of Non-vertebral Fracture Among Adults With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease in UK General Practice
Chest 2003 124: 166S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard H. Stanford, Craig Roberts, and Trent McLaughlin

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-Related Hospitalization Costs Associated With Initial Medication Regimens
Chest 2003 124: 166S-167S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Steven Kesten, Janet Ulrich, and Dorothy Rich

Public Awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 167S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John D. Miller, Anne Moore-Cox, Richard Malthaner, Lawrence Tan, and Jeremy Road

Quality of Life (QOL) After Lung Reduction: A Randomized Trial
Chest 2003 124: 167S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Graeme M. Rocker

Meeting the Needs of Patients With COPD: A Multicenter Study
Chest 2003 124: 167S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Angela C. Hospenthal, Antonio Anzueto, Gwen M. Baillargeon, Lewis E. Kazis, Jacqueline A. Pugh, and Sandra G. Adams

Hispanic Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Have More Problems Receiving Optimal Care Compared To Patients of Other Racial Groups
Chest 2003 124: 168S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Inocencio H. Lopez

Serum Uric Acid Levels Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 168S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mauricio Gonzalez-García, Carlos Torres-Duque, Adriana Bustos, Carol Peña, and Darío Maldonado

Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Wood Smoke Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 168S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sanjeev Sinha, R. Guleria, Virendra Kumar, Uma Sharma, and N.R. Jagannathan

Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Anthropometry and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study of Brain in COPD Asian Indians in North India
Chest 2003 124: 168S-169S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dennis E. Niewoehner, Philip M. Arnold, and Steven Kesten

Demographics and Co-Morbidities in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Veterans Administration Medical System
Chest 2003 124: 169S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Relationship between Hypoxemia and FEV₁ in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chest 2003 124: 169S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Roberto P. Benzo, Rhonda Scheffel, and Lori Williams

Effect of Twice Weekly Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Health Status, Exercise Capacity and Dyspnea in COPD Patients
Chest 2003 124: 169S-170S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Sy, V Lakshmi, E Escalera, S Blum, and G Diaz-Fuentes

Comparison of the Management of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) between Generalists and Specialists in an Inner-City Hospital
Chest 2003 124: 170S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Catherine B. Johannes, Gary Schneider, Timothy Dube, Kourtney J. Davis, and Alexander M. Walker

The Risk of Non-vertebral Fracture Related to Inhaled Corticosteroid Exposure Among Adults With Physician-Diagnosed Respiratory Disease
Chest 2003 124: 170S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rohit D. Borker, Andrea Morris, Junghee Lim, Jin Zhu, and Colin Reisner

Effect of Cilomilast on Quality of Life Improvement/Deterioration and Non-drug Costs in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chest 2003 124: 170S-171S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gary Ferguson, Tracy L. Fischer, Andrea Morris, Jin Zhu, Frank Barnhart, and Colin Reisner

Cardiovascular Safety of Cilomilast in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chest 2003 124: 171S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Istvan D. Wollak, Sohail Khan, Ammar Ghanem, and James J. Walsh

Continuously Nebulized Albuterol versus Intermittently Nebulized Albuterol Treatment in Patients Hospitalized With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation
Chest 2003 124: 171S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Bronchodilator-induced Decrease in Oxygen Saturation (0₂ Sat) in Patients With Obstructive Lung Disease
Chest 2003 124: 171S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard S. Castaldo, Mary A. Cifaldi, Alan F. Kaul, Alanna Castaldo, Mike Chopko, Beth Peterson, and Anthony Mato

Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Clarithromycin Extended Release vs Azithromycin
Chest 2003 124: 172S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Khalid, A Saghir, E Sahovic, N Chaudhry, M Al Jurf, S Al Dammas, A Al Mobeireek, and M Zeitouni

Role of Azithromycin in Bronchiolitis Obliterans / Obliterative Bronchiolitis in Post-Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Patients
Chest 2003 124: 172S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Roberto W. Dal Negro, Silvia Tognella, Marilia Visconti, Fiorenza Trevisan, Claudio Micheletto, and Carlo Pomari

Tobramycin Nebulizer Solution (TNS) in Moderate-to-severe COPD, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Colonized: Effects on Cells and Inflammatory Markers From Spontaneous Secretions
Chest 2003 124: 172S-173S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Abderrahmane E. Temmar, Thomas R. Emmendorfer, and Tazeen Ahmed

Systemic Steroid Therapy for Acute Exarcebation of COPD in the Outpatient Setting
Chest 2003 124: 173S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James M. O’Brien, Carolyn H. Welsh, Ronald H. Fish, Marek Ancukiewicz, and Andrew M. Kramer

Excess Body Weight Is not an Independent Predictor of Outcome From Acute Lung Injury and the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 173S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gonzalo E. Gianella, Ganesan Murali, and Michael Lippmann

Trends in the Use of Pulmonary Artery Catheter in Critically Ill Ventilated Patients
Chest 2003 124: 173S-174S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mouhamed M. Kannass and Janet Shapiro

The Diagnostic Yield of Lumbar Puncture in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Patients
Chest 2003 124: 174S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Chandrasekhar, Naser M. Ammash, and Timothy R. Aksamit

Echo in the Medical Intensive Care Unit: Does It Really Impact Patient Management? A Retrospective Observational Study
Chest 2003 124: 174S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ian J. Morales, Steve G. Peters, and Bekele Afessa

Clinical Outcomes of Patients Admitted During Rounds to the Intensive Care Unit During Medical Rounds
Chest 2003 124: 175S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emir Festic, Ognjen Gajic, Andrew Limper, and Timothy Aksamit

Acute Respiratory Failure Secondary to Non-Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Related Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia: Outcome and Associated Factors
Chest 2003 124: 175S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vasken Artinian and Bruno DiGiovine

The Effects of Early Enteral Feeding on the Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients
Chest 2003 124: 175S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Samuel K. Appavu, Joel B. Cowen, and Michelle Bunyer

Metropolitan Areas May Have Higher Mortality From Shock States
Chest 2003 124: 175S-176S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Romeo B. Mateo, Anthony L. Pucillo, and Wilbert S. Aronow

Effect of Carotid Angioplasty-Stenting on Mortality and Stroke
Chest 2003 124: 176S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David M. Nierman and Jeffrey I. Mechanick

Blood Glucose Control in the Post-ICU Respiratory Care Unit
Chest 2003 124: 176S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Peter J. Chaille, Richard S. Schofield, James A. Hill, Timothy S. Cleeton, C. Richard Conti, and Juan M. Aranda

Prevalence of Poorly Controlled Hypertension in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease
Chest 2003 124: 176S-177S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Arshad Sheikh, Jinny Job, Vincent Cappello, Gnanaraj Joseph, Sandeep Mehrishi, Ashok Karnik, Ghulam Saydain, Liziamma George, and Suhail Raoof

Does Rheumatologic Disorder Influence the Clinical Course of Critically Ill Patients in Medically Underserved Hospital?
Chest 2003 124: 177S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Branislav Schifferdecker, Amr Atef, David H. Spodick, and Jayashri Aragam

Pheochromocytoma Characteristics in Adrenergic Shock
Chest 2003 124: 177S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Timothy R. Aksamit, J U. DelMundo, D Bronte, A Hill, M Johnson, L Stoskopf, H VanBuren, P Wentzel, J Huber, C Helgeson, A Sullivan, K Roth, J Elmer, and R Danielson

Bedside Placement of Post-Pyloric Feeding Tubes in Critically Ill Patients
Chest 2003 124: 177S-178S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marin H. Kollef, Scott Micek, and Victoria Fraser

The Impact of An Antibiotic Discontinuation Protocol of the Duration of Therapy for Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 178S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jason A. Yahwak, Richard R. Riker, Gilles L. Fraser, and Sarah Subak-Sharpe

An Observational Pilot Study of Osmolar Gap Monitoring to Detect Propylene Glycol Toxicity in Adult ICU Patients Receiving High-Dose Lorazepam
Chest 2003 124: 178S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

William D. Marino, Hakop H. Hrachian, Sreenivas D. Gunturu, Yuan Y. Li, and Anna W. Komorowski

Inappropriately Low Levels of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Associated With Hepatic Failure
Chest 2003 124: 178S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sung Wu Sun, Bhavi Patel, Wanda Gangoo, and Zev Carrey

Reliability of Forehead Pulse Oximetry in Critically Ill Patients
Chest 2003 124: 178S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

William D. Marino, Anna W. Komorowski, Hakop H. Hrachian, John Hughes, and Siobhain McHale

Safety and Efficacy of Short-Acting Sublingual Nifedipine in the Treatment of Systemic Hypertension in Patients With Elevated Intracranial Pressure
Chest 2003 124: 179S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Naglaa H. El-Abbadi, Reza Mina-Araghi, Jangwoen Lee, Nevine Mikhail-Hanna, Albert Cerussi, Bruce Tromberg, Andrew Duke, William Waite, Tanya Burney, and Matthew Brenner

Evaluation of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Diagnosis and Treatment of Methemoglobinemia in a New Zealand Rabbit Model
Chest 2003 124: 179S-180S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joseph S. Friedberg, Shamus Carr, Scott Cowan, and Annamarie Horan

Artificial Lung in a Porcine Model: Using Peritoneal Perfusion With Perfluorocarbon
Chest 2003 124: 180S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

High Tidal Volume and Positive Fluid Balance in Acute Lung Injury are Associated With Worse Outcome
Chest 2003 124: 180S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stephen M. Pastores, Margarita Alicea, Lorna Schneider, Esperanza Papadopoulos, and Neil A. Halpern

Outcome Following Mechanical Ventilation of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients: Has Survival Improved?
Chest 2003 124: 180S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bruce Friedman, Joseph R. Shaver, William Hickerson, Joan Wilson, and Joseph M. Still

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Center Pilot Study to Determine the Efficacy of Recombinant Human Interleukin IL-11 (Neumega) in Treating Thrombocytopenia in Burn Patients
Chest 2003 124: 181S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bryan J. McVerry, Brett A. Simon, and Joe G. N. Garcia

Sphingosine-1-phosphate Attenuates Endotoxin-induced Lung Injury in a Canine Model
Chest 2003 124: 181S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stephen H. Thomas, Greg Winsor, Paul Biddinger, and Suzanne K. Wedel

Management of Suspected Aortic Dissection During Interfacility Transport: Opportunity for Beneficial Intervention by the Critical Care Transport Crew
Chest 2003 124: 181S-182S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew F. Shorr, Christopher W. Humphreys, Donald L. Helman, and Anthony S. Ramage

New Choices for Central Venous Catheters: Potential Financial Implications
Chest 2003 124: 182S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrew F. Shorr, Marin H. Kolleff, and Gregory B. Susla

Cost-effectiveness of Linezolid for Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 182S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Leo C. Rotello, Dan Albrant, Kaldun Nossuli, George Sotos, Cyrus Samet, and Thomas Rainey

Impact of a Hospital-Wide Pharmacy Implemented Weight-Based Dosing Protocol for Erythropoietin
Chest 2003 124: 182S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Edward Diamond, Bruce Behn, Kim D. French, and Kim Markwell

Assessing the Financial Viability of Office Spirometry
Chest 2003 124: 182S-183S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ousama Dabbagh, Yaseen Arabi, Samir Haddad, Nazir Ahmad, and Abdullah Al Shimemeri

The Diagnostic Yield and the Therapeutic Impact of the Routine Daily Chest Radiographs in ICU Patients
Chest 2003 124: 183S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sameer J. Khandhar, Allen M. Amorn, and J. Ronald Mikolich

Who Should Manage Warfarin Anticoagulation? Outcome Data by Physician Specialty
Chest 2003 124: 183S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Uma Munnur, Dilip R. Karnad, Maya S. Suresh, Venkata D. Bandi, Vijay Lapsia, Priya Ramshesh, and Kalpalatha K. Guntupalli

Critical Care Resource Utilization and Outcomes of Obstetric Patients in an American and an Indian Public Hospital
Chest 2003 124: 183S-184S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Irwin M. Berlin

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Evaluation of Coding Errors, Clinical Misdiagnoses
Chest 2003 124: 184S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

William T. McGee, Ashraf Farid, Susan Scott, Thomas L. Higgins, and Mary Brunton

Safety in the ICU: Achieving Compliance With Head of Bed Elevation using Computerized Physician Order Entry
Chest 2003 124: 184S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

William T. McGee, Ashraf Farid, Susan Scott, Brunton Mary, and Thomas L. Higgins

Safety in the ICU: Computerized Physician Order Entry Aides Compliance With an ICU Safety Protocol for Glycemic Control
Chest 2003 124: 184S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ioannis Moyssakis, Nickolaos J. Pantazopoulos, Yousef Hallaq, Ioannis Paizis, Panagiotis Margos, and Vasilios Votteas

Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Indices in Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Biventricular Involvement versus Isolated Left Ventricular Involvement
Chest 2003 124: 185S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David M. Safley, Shailja Parikh, Alap Shah, Roberta Sullivan, and Mukesh Garg

Correlation of Six Minute Walk Test Results With Other Measures of Congestive Heart Failure
Chest 2003 124: 185S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ming-Jui Hung

Analysis of Left Atrial Volume Change Rate for Evaluation of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function
Chest 2003 124: 185S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lee M. Arcement, Kathy Hebert, Sahil Bakshi, and Hector O. Ventura

Prevalence of Thyroid Abnormalities in Indigent Ambulatory Systolic Heart Failure Patients
Chest 2003 124: 185S-186S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Correlation Between Noninvasive and Invasive Cardiac Index (CI): Utilization of Noninvasive Echocardiographic Doppler-Derived Index of Myocardial Performance (IMP)
Chest 2003 124: 186S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Inspiratory Capacity Is a Determinant of Exercise in Patients With Primary Dilated Cardiomiopathy
Chest 2003 124: 186S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mobeen Iqbal, Raees Ahmed, Hassan Albalas, Salahuddin Gharad, Fahad D Alotaibi, and Ahmed Alarfaj

Vascular Pedicle Width: An Easily Available Tool to Detect Isolated Diastolic Dysfunction
Chest 2003 124: 186S-187S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hitoshi Koito, Keiko Kohno, Katsuya Maruyama, Satoshi Morita, and Hiroshi Yutaka

Acute Effects of Oxygen, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) on Sleep Apnea in Stable Congestive Heart Failure
Chest 2003 124: 187S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hitoshi Koito, Keiko Kohno, Katsuya Maruyama, Satoshi Morita, and Hiroshi Yutaka

Effects of One Month of Domiciliary Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation on Sleep Apnea and Cardiac Function in Stable Congestive Heart Failure
Chest 2003 124: 187S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Adekunle S. Ogunfuwa, Raji Ayinla, and Gregory Emili

Pneumonia in the Elderly: Gender Disparity in Presentation
Chest 2003 124: 187S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Birong Dong

In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Defensin From Rabbit Neutrophils Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Its Drug-resistance Strains
Chest 2003 124: 187S-188S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott E. Evans, Peter Y. Hahn, Frances M. Lebron-Ruiz, Theodore J. Kottom, Vishwajeet Puri, Richard E. Pagano, and Andrew H. Limper

Pneumocystis Carinii ß-glucan-induced Chemokine Secretion From Alveolar Epithelial Cells Requires Activation of Protein Kinase C and NF-B
Chest 2003 124: 188S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vijo Poulose, David Foo, and Chong-Hiok Tan

Age Is Not a Risk Factor for Mortality in Severe Community-acquired Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 188S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Abel Maldonado, Veronica Belmonto, Irene Barron, Carlos Pineda, Carlos Dominguez, Carlos Velazquez, Ma. Dolores Salas, Hector Herrera, and Olivia Herrera

The Impact of Early Nebulized Antibiotics in the Control of Endotracheal Tube Colonization in Mechanically Ventilated Patients; Preliminary Report Proyecto Práctica: The Morelia Experience
Chest 2003 124: 188S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marcos I. Restrepo, Eric M. Mortensen, Jacqueline A. Pugh, and Antonio Anzueto

Is Combination Therapy Needed in Hospitalized Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia?
Chest 2003 124: 189S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Javier Brea Folco, Sebastian Gando, Carlos M. Luna, Ricardo Mosquera, Lucia Marzoratti, Xavier Bocca, Adriana Robles, and Oscar Rizzo

Markers of Severity of Illness: A Survey on Their Value as Predictors of Outcome and in Deciding the Admission of Patients With Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Chest 2003 124: 189S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard G. Wunderink, Lori Kessler, and Grant W. Waterer

Long-term Outcome in Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 189S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John G. Gums

Update on Resistance Among Respiratory Tract Infection Pathogens: Results of the Antimicrobial Resistance Management (ARM) Program
Chest 2003 124: 190S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Raymond L. Murphy

Lung Sound Patterns in Common Pulmonary Disorders
Chest 2003 124: 190S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Raymond L. Murphy, A. Vyshedskiy, V-A Power, D. Bana, P. Marinelli, A; . Wong-Tse, and R. Paciej

Automated Lung Sound Analysis in Patients With Pneumonia
Chest 2003 124: 190S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marcos I. Restrepo, Eric M. Mortensen, Antonio Anzueto, and Jacqueline A. Pugh

Mortality in Monotherapy versus Combination Therapy in Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Systematic Review
Chest 2003 124: 190S-191S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Akhil Bidani, Amelia Ng, Bela Patel, and Thomas A. Heming

Calcium Channel Blockers Alter Regulation of Intracellular pH in Resident Alveolar Macrophages
Chest 2003 124: 191S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Catherine I. Onyiuke, Ugochi K. Ohuabunwa, and Gloria E. Westney

Cytology Characteristics of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid in HIV-Positive Patients: A Nine-Year Review
Chest 2003 124: 191S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mohammed Khalid, Ahmed Al Shaikh, Manal Hazmi, M Baamer, Sarfraz Saleemi, Saleh Al Dammas, Salman Al Saleh, Abdullah Saghir, Abdullah Al Dalaan, and Walter Conca

Pulmonary Involvement in Scleroderma and Its Predictive Value on Patients’ Prognosis
Chest 2003 124: 191S-192S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Leonardo C. Souza, José M. Jansen, and Pedro L. Melo

Respiratory Mechanics in Interstitial Lung Disease Patients With and Without Functional Alterations in Spirometry by Forced Oscillation
Chest 2003 124: 192S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Francesca Mannucci, Giosuè Catapano, Carolina Bauleo, Cristina Carli, Edo Fornai, Franco Filipponi, Carlo Giuntini, and Renato Prediletto

Components of Lung Diffusion as Determinants of Abnormal Oxygenation in Cirrhotic Patient Candidates to Liver Transplant
Chest 2003 124: 192S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Maria Plataki, Anastassios Koutsopoulos, John Drossitis, George Delides, Nikolaos M. Siafakas, and Demosthenes Bouros

Expression of Apoptosis-Regulatory Genes in Epithelial Cells in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chest 2003 124: 192S-193S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Randall E. Kaye, Williamson Z. Bradford, Karen Starko, and Steven Nathan

Using Pharmacovigilance to Assess the Safety of Interferon Gamma-1b in Patients With Severe Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Chest 2003 124: 193S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Williamson Z. Bradford, Karen Starko, and Paul W. Noble

Hospitalization of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in a Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Interferon Gamma-1b (IFN- 1B)
Chest 2003 124: 193S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Karen Schoelles, Rhonda P. Estok, Linda R. Stone, Catherine A. Cella, Randall Kaye, and Steven Nathan

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Treatment Options and Outcomes, 1970 to Present
Chest 2003 124: 193S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hassan F. Nadrous, Eric J. Olson, and Jay H. Ryu

Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Chest 2003 124: 193S-194S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Manish R. Patel, Daniel W. Ray, Michael J. Liptay, Deanna Close, and Carol Knop

Surveillance for Recurrent or New Cancer in Patients With Resected Stage I or II Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 194S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mazen Alakhras, Geetha Kanajam, Damodhar Nerella, Karthikeyan Kanagarajan, Depakkumar Malli, Kanchan Gupta, and Padmanabhan Krishnan

Usefulness of CT Chest in Determining Clinically Significant Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Chest 2003 124: 194S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jameel F. Durrani, Donald P. Jones, James Donahoo, Jeffrey Gardner, and Abraham Aviv

Biological Age versus Chronological Age in Lung Cancer Patients
Chest 2003 124: 194S-195S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Daniel A. Orlando, Darren Hoffberger, Frank Walsh, Mark Rolfe, John J. Bomba, and Melvyn S. Tockman

Quantification of Autofluorescence Bronchoscopy Supplements the Interpretation of Precancerous Lesions
Chest 2003 124: 195S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark D. Williams, Ronald C. McGarry, and Robert Timmerman

Preservation of Pulmonary Function Following Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Chest 2003 124: 196S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emmanuel A. Nidhiry, Fitzroy W. Dawkins, Vijaya Gorle, Aruna Paspula, Ramani Reddy, Deepa E. Nidhiry, Kepher Makambi, Vinod Mody, and Octavius D. Polk

Characteristics of Lung Cancer in African American Patients With HIV
Chest 2003 124: 196S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thomas A. Horan, Paulo S. Berraldo, and Flavia F. Santiago

Pneumothorax Occurrence in Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Incidence, Prevalence, Effect on Mortality
Chest 2003 124: 196S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Craig E. Daniels, Kirk M. Doerger, Val J. Lowe, and James R. Jett

Utility of Positron Emission Tomography in Evaluation of Carcinoid Tumors Presenting as Solitary Pulmonary Nodules
Chest 2003 124: 196S-197S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Georgios S. Vlachogeorgos, Dimitrios Mermigkis, Georgia Tsakalou, Efrosini Manali, Napoleon Karagiannidis, Charis Roussos, and Vlassis Polychronopoulos

The Expression of Glutathione-s Transferase- (G-st-) as Prognostic Factor for the Response to Chemotherapy and Survival for Patients With Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Chest 2003 124: 197S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

King F. Kwong, Lindsay B. Cooper, and Mark J. Krasna

Expression of Pro-apoptotic Caspase-3 Correlates With Lung Cancer Cell Growth Behavior Among Phenotypes With Different Intrinsic Doubling Times
Chest 2003 124: 197S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David S. Pieczkiewicz, Stanley M. Finkelstein, and Marshall I. Hertz

Information Display Format and Decision-Making in Lung Transplant Home Monitoring: Preliminary Results
Chest 2003 124: 197S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Steven D. Nathan, Scott D. Barnett, Shahzad Ahmad, Karen Brown, and Nelson A. Burton

Influence of Baseline Forced Expiratory Volume on the Development of Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Single Lung Transplant Recipients
Chest 2003 124: 198S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael E. Halkos, Joseph I. Miller, Karen P. Mann, Daniel L. Miller, and Anthony A. Gal

Thoracic Presentations of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Chest 2003 124: 198S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shitrit David, Ariella Shitrit, Gabiell Izbicki, and Mordechai Rehuven Kramer

Gastrointestinal Involvement of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder in Lung Transplant Recipients
Chest 2003 124: 198S-199S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Wickii T. Vigneswaran, Sangeeta Bhorade, Jeffrey Schwartz, Thomas Hinkamp, Edward Garrity, and Mamdouh Bakhos

Bronchial Complications Following Lung Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 199S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marcus T. Haug, Jeffrey Chapman, Sudish Murthy, Omar Minai, Constance Jennings, Malcolm DeCamp, and Mehta Atul

Relationship of Tacrolimus Levels To Rejection on Transbronchial Biopsies in Lung Transplant Recipients
Chest 2003 124: 199S-200S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Amit Gaggar, Keith Wille, Kevin Leon, Marisa Mitchell, George Zorn, James Kirklin, David McGiffin, and K. Randall Young

Outcome of Toxoplasma gondii Mismatch in Lung Transplant Recipients After Prophylaxis With Pyrimethamine and Leukovorin
Chest 2003 124: 200S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jennifer A. Svetlecic, Karen Kover, Agostino Molteni, and Betty Herndon

Immune Processes Leading to Cartilage Breakdown: Transplantation Constrictive Bronchiolitis Obliterans
Chest 2003 124: 200S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marie M. Budev, Omar A. Minai, Holli Blazey, and Kevin McCarthy

Long -Term Weaning Outcomes in Lung Transplant Recipients
Chest 2003 124: 200S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cesar A. Keller, Francisco Alvarez, Javier Aduen, David Kramer, Lawrence McBride, and Octavio Pajaro

Right-to-left Intrapulmonary Shunting Through Vascular Dilatations Contributes to Severe Hypoxemia in Patients With End-stage Pulmonary Fibrosis: Implications for Lung Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 201S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marie M. Budev, Jennifer Duncan, Omar A. Minai, Jackie Pyle, Daniel Laskowski, Holli Blazey, McCarthy Kevin, and Raed A. Dweik

High Exhaled Nitric Oxide (NO) Levels in Lung Transplant Recipients With Allograft Rejection
Chest 2003 124: 201S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott A. Schlidt, Seiki Takashima, Giovanna Koukoulis, and Thomas M. Egan

Effect of Combined cAMP and cGMP Augmentation on IRI in Lungs From Non-heart-beating Donors: Synergy or Competition?
Chest 2003 124: 201S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Seiki Takashima, Giovanna Koukoulis, and Thomas M. Egan

Inhaled Nitric Oxide Ameliorates Ischemia-reperfusion Lung Injury in Rat Lungs From Non-heart-beating Donors
Chest 2003 124: 201S-202S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Deborah Levine, Luis F. Angel, Edward Sako, Scott Johnson, John Calhoon, and Stephanie M. Levine

Similar Outcomes With the Use of Extended Donors in Lung Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 202S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lee M. Arcement, Leo Seoane, Sahil Bakshi, John Salvaggio, Hector O. Ventura, and Vincent G. Valentine

Is Preoperative Tricuspid Regurgitation Ascertained By Doppler Echocardiography Associated With PostOperative Supraventricular Arrhythmias in Lung Transplantation Recipients?
Chest 2003 124: 202S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shadi Badin, Todd Gress, and Fuad M. Zeid

Mechanical Ventilatory Management of Patients With ARDS by Pulmonologists and Surgeons
Chest 2003 124: 203S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ben Speelberg and Frits Van Beers

Artificial Ventilation in the Semi-recumbent Position Improves Oxygenation and Gas Exchange
Chest 2003 124: 203S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Paul J. Scalise and Michelle Willey

Comparison of Every 4 weeks versus Every 6 weeks Routine Tracheostomy Tube Changes in Chronic Ventilator-Dependent Patients
Chest 2003 124: 203S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Debapriya Datta and Paul Scalise

Thyroid Disorders and Failure to Wean in Patients on Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation at a Regional Weaning Center
Chest 2003 124: 203S-204S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott E. Williams, Virginia Eddy, Steve Desjardins, and Stephen Prato

Noninvasive Measurement of Pulmonary Dead Space Correlates Well With Standard Methodology in Intubated Patients
Chest 2003 124: 204S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

William D. Marino, Anna W. Komorowski, Hakop H. Hrachian, and Mary O’ Connell

A Method for Optimization of Mechanical Ventilation in Obstructive Lung Disease Using Noninvasive and Empirical Parameters
Chest 2003 124: 204S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jila Kaberi-Otarod, Vladimir Sabayev, Masood Otarod, Rajen Maniar, Ihab Gabriel, and Jonas Giantotas

Predictors of a Favorable Outcome in Elderly Population Receiving Mechanical Ventilation
Chest 2003 124: 204S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dominique Lauwers, Philippe E. Pierard, Olivier Gilbert, Jean-Pol Quarre, and Michele Vilain

Relationship Between Anthracosilicosis and Lung Cancer in a Cohort of Belgian Coalminers, Dead Between 1999 and 2002
Chest 2003 124: 204S-214S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Deepak K. Shrivastava, Sheela Kapre, and Robert Gray

Weaning Is Facilitated by Use of Non-fenestrated Tracheostomy Tubes in Chronically Ill Tracheostomized SubAcute Care Patients
Chest 2003 124: 205S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nam D Nguyen, Marianne Borremans, Su Fuhong, Herbert Spapen, and Luc Huyghens

Does Intrpulmonary Percussive Ventilation Physiotherapy have any Influence on Hemodynamics?
Chest 2003 124: 205S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alphonso A. Quinones, Rachael Permell-Ali, Mary Nelson, Roseann Russo, Steven Chang, Erfan Hussain, Arunabh MD, and Alan Fein

Etiology of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in a Tertiary Setting
Chest 2003 124: 205S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David L. Vines, Oswaldo Ruiz, Kelvin Ziegler, and David C. Shelledy

The Effect of Inspiratory Rise Time on Total Patient Work of Breathing (TPWOB) during Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) in a Spontaneous Breathing Lung Model
Chest 2003 124: 205S-206S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Akella Chendrasekhar, Jennifer Beaty, and James Hopkins

The Effect of Prone Positioning on Patients With Severe Pulmonary Contusions
Chest 2003 124: 206S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Raees Ahmed, Yaseen Arabi, Qanta A. Ahmed, Masood U. Rehman, Abdullah Al Shimemeri, Nizar Yamani, and Hanna Bamafleh

Risks and Benefits of Open Lung Biopsy in the Mechanically Ventilated, Critically Ill Population
Chest 2003 124: 206S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nektaria N. Papadopoulou, Nikolaos D. Manolakoglou, and Ioannis T. Stanopoulos

Hemodynamic Effects of Nitroglycerin and Levosimendan During Difficult Weaning
Chest 2003 124: 206S-207S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thomas A. Heming, Juan C. Barriga, Amelia Ng, John W. Clark, and Akhil Bidani

Continuous Monitoring of Pulmonary Mechanics During Acute Lung Injury in Rabbits
Chest 2003 124: 207S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Continuously Recording the Work of Breathing in Postoperative Patients
Chest 2003 124: 207S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nikolaos D. Manolakoglou, Nektaria N. Papadopoulou, and Ioannis T. Stanopoulos

Surveillance of Tracheobronchial Secretions in Mechanically Ventilated Patient: Is There a Role?
Chest 2003 124: 207S-208S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hasan M. Al-Dorzi and Mary Ellen Kleinhenz

Obesity and the Outcomes of Chronic Ventilator Dependence
Chest 2003 124: 208S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jai Kishan, Rohit K. Singla, and Gurdeep Singh

Tuberculin Skin Test Reading: New Scale Technique
Chest 2003 124: 208S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jai Kishan, B K. Kapoor, and Rohit K. Singla

Estimation of Annual Risk of Infection of Tuberculosis in District Patiala, INDIA
Chest 2003 124: 208S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ruxandra Ulmeanu, Emilia Crisan, Mihai Alexe, and Florin D. Mihaltan

The Severe Bronchial Tuberculosis at the Young Adult
Chest 2003 124: 209S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Nutrition Status of Young Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients At Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Chest 2003 124: 209S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Tuberculous Cold Abscess of the Chest Wall and Lower Neck: Review of 40 Cases; A Three Year Prospective Study
Chest 2003 124: 209S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lucelia A. Henn and Sergio M. Barreto

Witness of Tuberculosis: Lipoarabinomannan Antigen
Chest 2003 124: 209S-210S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ronila A. Santos

The Clinical Utility of ELISA Test Pathozyme TB Complex Plus in the Diagnosis of Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear-Negative TB Compared With Clinical Course
Chest 2003 124: 210S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Comorbidity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Disseminated Tuberculosis in Patients at Harlem Hospital Center
Chest 2003 124: 210S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nilesh I. Gupta and S Jayaram

Clinical Presentations of Tuberculosis in Relation to CD4 Cell Counts in Patients With HIV Infection
Chest 2003 124: 210S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Geriatric Tuberculosis: An Indian Teaching Hospital Experience
Chest 2003 124: 210S-211S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Mortality Pattern Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in A Tertiary Care Hospital
Chest 2003 124: 211S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lucelia A. Henn, Ellen A. Almeida, Neusa G. Riera, and João Cláudio R. Wasniewski

Tuberculosis in a University Hospital of the South of Brazil
Chest 2003 124: 211S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jai Kishan

Sputum Induction for Sputum Smear Examination For Acid-Fast Bacilli: Potential Cost-Effective Method in Field Setting
Chest 2003 124: 211S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Isabirye C. Charles and Madinah N. Namaata

A Preliminary Survey of Pre-treatment Counselling of Patients With Tuberculosis in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
Chest 2003 124: 211S-212S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Defaults Under Revised National Tb Control Program: A Prospective Analysis of 300 Patients on Dots
Chest 2003 124: 212S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mohammed T. Alam, Marie F. Schmidt, Alamgir A. Khan, Zia U. Rehman, Vaidehi Kaza, Rozeena Parveen, Ijaz Ahmed, Joseph B. Quist, Danilo Enriquez, and Gerald M. Greenberg

Correlation Between Isoniazid and Pyridoxine Prophylaxis and Body Weight
Chest 2003 124: 212S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jai Kishan, Rennis Davis, Kiranjeet Kaur, and Neelam Verma

A Study of Role of Serotonin and Its Metabolites Causing Joint Pains/ Shoulder Hand Syndrome in Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis Taking Isoniazid-Containing Regimens
Chest 2003 124: 212S-213S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Timothy R. Aksamit

Mycobacterium Avium Complex Hot Tub Lung: Infection, Inflammation, or Both?
Chest 2003 124: 213S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Carla P. Mendes, José Reis Ferreira, Ana P. Martins, Emanuel Monteiro, Mariana Alves-Pereira, and Nuno Castelo Branco

Morphological Changes in the Respiratory System of Vibroacoustic Disease Patients
Chest 2003 124: 213S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nuno Castelo Branco, José I. Fragata, Ana P. Martins, Emanuel Monteiro, and Mariana Alves-Pereira

Pericardial Morphology in Vibroacoustic Disease
Chest 2003 124: 213S-214S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

José Reis Ferreira, Carla P. Mendes, Marco Antunes, Mariana Alves-Pereira, and Nuno Castelo Branco

Respiratory Drive in Vibroacoustic Disease
Chest 2003 124: 214S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Daniela Pelclová, Jirina Bartunková, Zdenka Fenclová, Jindriska Lebedová, Marie Hladíková, Pavlína Janu, and Miloslav Marel

Fibrogenic Dusts and ANCA (Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies) Positivity
Chest 2003 124: 214S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Majid Mokhtari

High Resolution CT of the Chest Fifteen Years After Exposure to Sulfur Mustard; Obliterative Bronchiolitis, A Heavy Price to Pay
Chest 2003 124: 214S-215S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Walfredo J. Leon, Rosmarie Bowler, M A. Haseeb, and Paul C. Hansard

Clinical and Psychological Abnormalities in New York City Police Officers Who Served at the World Trade Center (WTC) Disaster Site
Chest 2003 124: 215S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Steroid Pulse Therapy in Silicosis
Chest 2003 124: 215S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ludmila Zaytsev, Kiti Freier, Daved Van Stralen, and Matt Riggs

Posttraumatic Symptoms in Children admitted to the PICU
Chest 2003 124: 215S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Tito R. Monge and Joan Roberts

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) Support in a Single Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Chest 2003 124: 216S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joseph D. Gutierrez

Comparative Efficiency of Nebulizer Locations in a Pediatric Mechanical Ventilator Circuit
Chest 2003 124: 216S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Anwarul Haque, Venkatramanan Shankar, Paul Scott, Randall Bartilson, Kevin Churchwell, and John Pietsch

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Infants With Refractory Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Chest 2003 124: 216S-217S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gurpreet Singh, Nirmal C. Kajal, Amrit Kaur, Mohinder Singh, and Abhnash S. Bhatia

Diagnostic Value of Serum-effusion Albumin Gradient in Differentiating Exudative and Transudative Pleural Effusions
Chest 2003 124: 217S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ozkan Yetkin, Ibrahim Tek, Funda Yetkin, and Numan Numanoglu

Viscosity of the Pleural Fluid in Patients With Pulmonary Infection and Malignant Pulmonary Neoplasm
Chest 2003 124: 217S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marcia Seiscento, Francisco Vargas, Leila Antonangelo, Milena Acencio, Vera Capelozzi, Carlos Silva, Lisete Teixeira, and Marcia Seiscento

Cytokines Correlated With the Acute Phases Inflammatory Process in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion
Chest 2003 124: 217S-218S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bernardo D. Briones and Emma Sheila P. Jorgio

Accuracy of ELISA Using 16 kDa and 38 kDa Antigens in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Pleural Effusion (TBPE)
Chest 2003 124: 218S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sanjay Dogra, John-Salazaar Schicchi, Sami A. Nachman, and Yisa Sunmonu

Diagnostic Yield of Closed Pleural Biopsy for Pleural Malignancies in an Inner City Teaching Hospital in New York
Chest 2003 124: 218S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kulwant S. Bhatia and Sanjeev Kumar Kapoor

Spirometric Evaluation in Patients With Tuberculous Pleural Effusion Before, During and After Chemotherapy
Chest 2003 124: 218S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Isabirye C. Charles

The Etiology of Exudative Pleural Effusion and Its Association With HIV Infection Among Patients Seen in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
Chest 2003 124: 218S-219S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Evolution of Hemorrhagic Post-coronary artery bypass Graft Pleural Effusions
Chest 2003 124: 219S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Noel J. Rebolledo, Freddy Morillo, Aldo J. Stamile, Jose M. Lopez, Angel R. Caraballo, and Jose N. Di Sarli

Blake Tubes for the Drainage of the Pleural Space: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Chest 2003 124: 219S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Fawad Tufail, Shabir Bhimji, and Khavar J. Dar

Safety and Efficacy of Intrapleural Instillation of Alteplase for the Management of Clotted Hemothorax
Chest 2003 124: 219S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Krista Kemp, Debbie Sciberras, and Sat Sharma

Outcome of Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusions Utilizing Small-Bore Chest Tubes
Chest 2003 124: 219S-220S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Leila Antonangelo, Milena Acencio, Lisete Teixeira, Vera L. Capelozzi, Evaldo Marchi, and Francisco Vargas

Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Pleurodesis Induced by Silver Nitrate (SN) or Talc (TL), Collagen and Elastin: 1-Year Evaluation
Chest 2003 124: 220S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Yubiao Guo, Ioannis Kalomenidis, Michael Hawthorn, Kirk B. Lane, and Richard W. Light

The Effect of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Antibody on Pleurodesis Induced by Transforming Growth Factor beta in Rabbits
Chest 2003 124: 220S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lisete R. Teixeira, Milena Acencio, Evaldo Marchi, Leila Antonangelo, Marcelo Vaz, and Francisco Vargas

Intrapleural Injection of Il-10 in Pleurodesis Induced by Talc or Doxycycline
Chest 2003 124: 220S-221S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael L. Scharf and David M. Murphy

Public Awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension
Chest 2003 124: 221S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rajive Tandon and Ruairi J. Fahy

Mortality in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Intubation in an ICU Setting
Chest 2003 124: 221S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Saleh A. Ismail, Omar A. Minai, Kay D. Stelmach, and Alejandro C. Arroliga

The Prevalence and Significance of Exertional Hypoxemia in Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)
Chest 2003 124: 221S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andreas Kyprianou, Darrin London, Maria Padilla, N. Kohn, Al Quinones, Steven Feinsilver, Alan Fein, and X Arunabh

Small Airway Disease, Air Trapping and Airways Responsiveness in Patients With Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Chest 2003 124: 222S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andrea M. D’Armini, Giulia Meloni, Cristian Monterosso, Massimo Boffini, Barbara Cattadori, Giorgio Zanotti, and Mario Vigano’

Right Ventricle Remodeling Assessed By Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Treated By Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chest 2003 124: 222S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Adam Frank, Jason M. Lazar, and Luther T. Clark

QT Dispersion in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Unrelated to Left-Sided Heart Disease
Chest 2003 124: 223S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Reda E. Girgis, J T. Sylvester, Stacey Murray, and Solbert Permutt

Partitioning of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Chest 2003 124: 223S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Joglekar, F. B. Fausan, D. A. McCloskey, J. E. Wilson, J. R. Seibold, and D. J. Riley

Bosentan in Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
Chest 2003 124: 223S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marie M. Budev, Omar A. Minai, Mohammed Alam, Kay D. Stelmach, Kevin McCarthy, and Alejandro C. Arroliga

Improvement in 6 Minute Walk Distance During Long-Term Intravenous Epoprostenol (Prostacyclin) Therapy in Patients With Portopulmonary Hypertension
Chest 2003 124: 223S-224S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Amit Banga, J N. Pande, S K. Sharma, R Guleria, and G C. Khilnani

Anion Gap Estimation for Screening of Hyperlactatemia and Lactic Acidosis
Chest 2003 124: 224S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ousama Dabbagh, Hassan Ayoub, Nehad Alshirawi, Yaseen Arabi, and Abdullah Al Shimemeri

Use of Vasopressin Infusion as a Salvage Therapy in Septic Patients on High Dose Cathecholamines
Chest 2003 124: 224S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard Beale, Konrad Reinhart, Geoffrey Dobb, Eliezer Silva, Jacques LeClerc, Bruce Basson, and Derek Angus

PROGRESS (Promoting Global Research Excellence in Severe Sepsis): A Preliminary Report of an International Internet-Based Sepsis Registry
Chest 2003 124: 224S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Tehmina Khan, Yizhak Kupfer, William Pascal, and Sidney Tessler

Drotrecogin Alfa Has Limited Usefulness in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis in Geriatric Patients
Chest 2003 124: 224S-225S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John P. Kepros, Lisbeth Harris, and Jobeth Northrop

Persistent Oxygen Debt Exposure Is Associated With Hypoxemia and Mortality in Critically Ill Blunt Abdominal Trauma Patients
Chest 2003 124: 225S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Allen Ensminger, Scott Wright, and Bekele Afessa

Blood Stream Infection in Coronary Care Unit Patients Receiving Invasive Ventilation
Chest 2003 124: 225S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Su Fuhong, Nam Duc Nguyen, Wang Zhen, Peter Rogiers, and Jean-Louis Vincent

Fever Control in Septic Shock: Beneficial or Harmful?
Chest 2003 124: 225S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nam D Nguyen, Su Fuhong, S Hachimi-Idrissi, and Luc Huyghens

Elevation of Cardiac Troponin I Is a Marker of Developing Myocardial Hypoxia in Sepsis
Chest 2003 124: 226S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hesham H. El Gamal, Maged A. Tanios, Cindy Jacoby, Cherryl Chicoine, Carolyn D’Ambrosio, and John N. Unterborn

Correlation Between the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Degree of Respiratory Drve Depression
Chest 2003 124: 226S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Florence M. Sekito and Pedro L. Melo

Influence of the Angle’s Orofacial Classification on the Airway Obstruction
Chest 2003 124: 226S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Florina C. Corpuz, Ivy Melanie Tamondong, Loreto J. Codamos, and Mercy Antoinette S. Gappi

Predictive Value of Oxygen Desaturation in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest 2003 124: 227S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert P. Skomro, Leane King, and Joseph Mink

Efficacy and Safety of Empiric Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Subjects With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest 2003 124: 227S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Naga S. Tripuraneni, Raj Karunakara, Satish Chada, Maria Zaleska, Jahanara Begum, Samir Fahmy, and Albert E. Heurich

Utility of Impulse Oscillometry in Continuous Airway Pressure Titration for Patients With Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 227S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dean R. Hess and William H. Hardy

Laboratory Evaluation of Bi-Flex Mode of the Respironics Pro Bi-Level System
Chest 2003 124: 227S-228S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard J. Pisani, Jeffrey Smoots, Sid Kapnadak, and Beth Bowers

The Venue of Testing (In-Home [H] versus Attended [A]) Does not Produce any Significant Difference in Test Results or Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Chest 2003 124: 228S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

The Effect of Nasal CPAP on Periodic Limb Movements in Patients With Sleep Disordered Breathing
Chest 2003 124: 228S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Ishaq

Smoking Active/passive Adversely Effect the Peripheral Blood Circulation as a Consequence of Inflammatory Occlusion of Distal Arteries & Superficial Veins, may Result in Gangrenous Changes, in Terminal Stages
Chest 2003 124: 228S-229S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emilio Marangio, Alfredo Chetta, Alessia Verduri, Gianfranco Chiari, Marina Aiello, Antonio Foresi, Francesca Greco, Dario Olivieri, and Maurizio Zompatori

High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) Findings in Smokers and Ex-smokers without Lung Function Limitation
Chest 2003 124: 229S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Abraham Zavala Battle and Clinica Javier Prado

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Evaluation of Familiar Antecedents as a Risk Factor and Its Relationship With Smoking Habit
Chest 2003 124: 229S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Florin D. Mihaltan and Cristina Vladulescu

Diabetes mellitus patients and smoking in Romania
Chest 2003 124: 229S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Ishaq

Smoking Trends With Health and Socio-cultural Differences
Chest 2003 124: 229S-230S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nevin Uysal, Marilyn M. Schapira, Michael J. Brondino, Brent Logan, and Jaswinder K. Sidhu

A Randomized Clinical Trial to Test the Effectiveness of Risk Communication on Readiness to Change Among Smokers in a Primary Care Setting
Chest 2003 124: 230S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James D. Melson

Comparison of an Enhanced Voice Recognition Software System for Screening Potential Subjects for Investigational Smoking Cessation Studies With a Traditional Telephone Screening Method
Chest 2003 124: 230S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dorota M. Gorecka, Michal Bednarek, Elzbieta Puscinska, Adam Nowinski, Anna Goljan, and Jan Zielinski

Smoking Cessation in COPD Patients With Newly Diagnosed Airflow Limitation: A Real Life Approach
Chest 2003 124: 230S-231S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rashid N. Siddiqui

Changes in Smoking Habits in Saudi Arabia and Its Implications
Chest 2003 124: 231S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Virginia C. Reichert, L Villano, P Folan, N Kohn, R Loeber, A Fein, D Schulman, and NFN Arunabh

Endocrine Disorders Amongst a Cohort of Patients Undergoing Smoking Cessation
Chest 2003 124: 231S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Ishaq

The Topography of Quitting by "Khan’s Cessation Cycle," a Time Tested Regimen for Spontaneous Smoking Cessation Triggering Forward the Chain of Smoking Cessation
Chest 2003 124: 231S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Virginia C. Reichert, L Villano, P Folan, N Kohn, A Fein, D Schulman, and NFN Arunabh

The Cost of Smoking and Its Impact on a Cohort of Patients Undergoing the Process of Smoking Cessation
Chest 2003 124: 231S-232S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sandra G. Adams, Angela C. Hospenthal, Gwen M. Baillargeon, Lewis E. Kazis, Jacqueline A. Pugh, and Antonio Anzueto

Hispanic Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Did Not Receive Referral to Smoking Cessation Courses as Commonly as Patients of Other Ethnicities
Chest 2003 124: 232S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sudip Ghosh, Christos Alexiou, Matti Mahmoud, John P. Duffy, William E. Morgan, and Frederick D. Beggs

Significance of Allogenic Blood Transfusion on Decreased Survival in Patients With Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 232S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Routine Pre-Operative Venous Studies in Thoracic Surgical Patients To Identify Those At High Risk for Pulmonary Embolus
Chest 2003 124: 232S-233S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rui Haddad, Carlos E. Lima, Tadeu D. Ferreira, Fernando D. Teixeira, Heitor C. Paiva, Carlos H. Boasquevisque, and Mário C. Reis

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura: Review of 19 Cases From a Single Surgical Group
Chest 2003 124: 233S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jee-Won Chang, Jhingook Kim, KwanMin Kim, YoungMog Shim, YongSoo Choi, and Joung HO Han

Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura: Clinical Behavior and Surgical Outcome
Chest 2003 124: 233S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ricardo S. Santos, Deepak Singh, Yannis Raftopoulos, Margareth Mizstal, Yulin Liu, Jan Silverman, Robert Keenan, and Rodney Landreneau

Local Recurrence and Long-term Survival Following Curative Resection of Localized Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura
Chest 2003 124: 233S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Luis C. Losso, Mario C. Ghefter, and Hassan A. Yassine

Videothoracoscopic Wedge Resection of the Bronchial Wall: An Alternative Option for Typical Bronchial Carcinoids
Chest 2003 124: 233S-234S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Todd L. Demmy

VATS Lobectomy for Frail or Complex Patients
Chest 2003 124: 234S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Francis J. Podbielski, Ann E. Connolly, Patrick M. McEnaney, Ciaran J. McNamee, and A A. Conlan

Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Single Institution Study
Chest 2003 124: 234S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Henrik J. Hansen and Mark Krasnik

Thoracocopic Treatment for Postpneumonectomy Empyema
Chest 2003 124: 234S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Antonio E. Martin-Ucar, Eliseo Passera, Roger Vaughan, and Gaetano Rocco

A Prospective Audit of Management of Air Leaks After Pulmonary Resection Based on an Institutional Protocol of Care
Chest 2003 124: 234S-235S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jozsef Furak, Imre Trojan, Tamas Szoke, Laszlo Tiszlavicz, and Adam Balogh

Malignant Mediastinal Tumors: Surgery, Histology, and Survival
Chest 2003 124: 235S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Antonio E. Martin-Ucar, Govind K. Chetty, Roger Vaughan, and David A. Waller

A Prospective Audit of Video-Assisted Mediastinoscopy as a Training Tool
Chest 2003 124: 235S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James S. Allan, Julie M. Garrity, and Dean M. Donahue

The Utility of High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy in the Post-Operative Management of Thoracic Surgical Patients
Chest 2003 124: 235S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alexandru M. Botianu

Bilio-Thoracic Fistulae
Chest 2003 124: 235S-236S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christopher Meyer, J. Michael Smith, Thomas Panke, and Frank Schleuter

Radiofrequency Ablation of the Porcine Lung With Partial Vascular Isolation
Chest 2003 124: 236S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kenneth T. Horlander, Kenneth T. Horlander, Kenneth V. Leeper, Samuel Z. Goldhaber, and Victor F. Tapson

Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Comparison of Ethnic Groups From the DVT FREE Registry
Chest 2003 124: 236S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rebecca L. Shriver and Dana D. Vossler

Incidence of Thrombosis and Other Complications in Long-Term Central Catheters
Chest 2003 124: 237S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jonathan A. Rettmann, Robert D. Nohavec, Greg Denny, Mary Ann Hendrix, John R. Michael, and Boaz A. Markewitz

The Incidence of Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated With Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in an Intensive Care Unit
Chest 2003 124: 237S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Adrian S. Bucerzan, Dragos Zanchi, Maydee Rosario, William Dinan, and Ari Klapholz

A Community Hospital Analysis of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 237S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Raed A. Hamed, Carolina See, Gonzalo Gianella, and Steven K. Goldberg

The Impact of the Introduction of Computed Tomography With Pulmonary Angiography as a Diagnostic Test for Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 237S-238S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

A Comparison between Pulmonary CT Angiogram and Ventilation-Perfusion (V/Q) Scan in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Chest 2003 124: 238S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gopikrishna Punukollu, Ramesh M. Gowda, Ijaz A. Khan, Sabrina L. Wilbur, Victor S. Navarro, Balendu C. Vasavada, and Terrence J. Sacchi

QT Interval Prolongation With Global T Wave Inversion: A Novel ECG Finding in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 238S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gopikrishna Punukollu, Ramesh M. Gowda, Ijaz A. Khan, Victor S. Navarro, Balendu C. Vasavada, and Terrence J. Sacchi

Role Of ECG in Identifying Patients With Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 238S-239S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John A. Sallach, Susan M. Sallach, James D. Thomas, Mario J. Garcia, Michael P. Hudson, and James K. McCord

Prognostic Value of Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 239S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Gopikrishna Punukollu, Ramesh M. Gowda, Gaurav Lakhanpal, Balendu C. Vasavada, Terrence J. Sacchi, and Ijaz A. Khan

Cardiac Troponin I Release in Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Relation to the Duration of Symptoms
Chest 2003 124: 239S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John A. Sallach, Susan M. Sallach, K C. Karvelis, A Brown, A Pantelic, Michael P. Hudson, Mario J. Garcia, James D. Thomas, and James K. McCord

Elevated Troponin I Predicts Worse Lung Perfusion Mismatch in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 239S-240S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Efficacy of Fondaparinux for Thromboprophylaxis in High-risk Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 240S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Russell D. Hull, Natasha Burke, Andrew F. Mah, and Graham F. Pineo

Timing of Initial Administration of Prophylaxis Against Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients Following Hip or Knee Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 240S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mohammed A. Quader, Malcolm M. DeCamp, Eugene H. Blackstone, Sudish C. Murthy, Angela K. Quader, and Thomas W. Rice

Thromboembolism After Pneumonectomy: Should Prophylaxis Extend Beyond Hospital Discharge?
Chest 2003 124: 240S-241S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Prashant Grover, Srimati Manicharatnam, Richard ZuWallack, and Bimalin Lahiri

A Study of the Impact of Inferior Vena Cava Filters on Acute Inpatient Mortality in Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Chest 2003 124: 241S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thomas H. Wentzien, Robert A. O’Reilly, and Patrick J. Kearns

Predicted Doses of Oral Vitamin K₁ to Reverse Warfarin Anticoagulation was comparable to Withholding Warfarin Prior to Minor Invasive Procedures
Chest 2003 124: 241S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

Luisa F. Bazan, Jackie Edgar, Karen Rampp, and Kevin M. Chan

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Related to Anti-thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit) Therapy for Recurrent Acute Lung Allograft Rejection
Chest 2003 124: 242S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ravi R. Nemivant, Rasheed Hammadeh, Nikunj Shah, and Jaime Villanueva

Interstitial Pneumonitis Due to Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2b and Ribavirin
Chest 2003 124: 242S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Juan E. Morales, Daniel Iltchev, and James N. Allen

Life-threatening Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrage Related To Crack Cocaine Use: Spontaneous Resolution Without Steroids
Chest 2003 124: 243S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael N. Solomon, Julie-Anne Thompson, Armand J. Wolff, and Eric D. Anderson

A Case of Infliximab as a Promoter of Metastatic Melanoma
Chest 2003 124: 243S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shoaib Alam, Robert L. Vender, Kathleen M. Chaisson, and Shazia Riaz

Interstitial Lung Disease Associated With Proximal Muscle Weakness and Skin Rash Developing After Pravostatin Use
Chest 2003 124: 243S-244S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ognjen Gajic

Gemcitabine Pulmonary Toxicity
Chest 2003 124: 244S-245S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Usha G. Nayak, Hyder Jaffrey, Chad Stone, and Alan D. Betensley

Non-allergic Granulomatosis With Eosinophilia: A New Entity in Eosinophilic Lung Disease
Chest 2003 124: 245S-246S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sean Devine, Jeffrey Liu, Rohit Ahuja, Gonzalo Gianella, Daniel Salerno, Ganesan Murali, Kenneth Rothstein, and Michael Lippmann

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis as a Complication of Interferon Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
Chest 2003 124: 246S-247S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ghazala T. Farooqui, Judy King, and Ronald Allison

Sarcoid Like Foreign Body Granulomatosis
Chest 2003 124: 247S-248S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Francisco A. Almeida, Jeffrey Sager, and Glenn Eiger

Coexistent Sarcoidosis and HIV Infection: An Immunological Paradox
Chest 2003 124: 249S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shaheen U. Islam, Anthony C. Campagna, Richard Baker, Paul Dellaripa, and Om P. Sharma

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Resolution of Vertebral Sarcoidosis With Hydroxychloroquine and Prednisone
Chest 2003 124: 249S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Muhammad Raees, David Lilien, and Gerry S. San Pedro

Unusual Appearance of Neurosarcoidosis on Magnetic Resonance and Positron Emission Tomographic Images
Chest 2003 124: 250S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Prakash V. Reddy and David Solomon

Pulmonary Emboli From Massive Thrombosis of the Periprostatic Venous Plexus Mimicking Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 251S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hakop H. Hrachian, William D. Marino, Julie A. Daly-Dorrian, Siobhain T. McHale, Anna W. Komorowski, and Stanley Oiseth

Respiratory Failure Due to Metastatic Pulmonary Calcifications in Acute Renal Failure Diagnosed With Computerized Tomography and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), which Resolved With Resolution of Renal Failure and Conservative Management
Chest 2003 124: 251S-252S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Louis P. Voigt, Stephen M. Pastores, Esperanza Papadopoulos, and Neil A. Halpern

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Treatment With Recombinant Factor VIIa
Chest 2003 124: 252S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lakshmipriya Kasirajan, K Gupta, and P Krishnan

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) as the Presenting Manifestation of Miliary Tuberculosis (MLTB)
Chest 2003 124: 252S-253S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vosudesh Pai, Pratima Pandey, Bruno DiGiovine, and Michael Iannuzzi

Severe Vascular Leak Syndrome From Denileukin Diftitox Presenting as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Chest 2003 124: 253S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hemant S. Agarwal, Venkatramanan Shankar, Mary B. Taylor, Marek J. Grzeszczak, Harold Lovvorn, Tracy E. Hunley, and Kathy Jabs

Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Fulminant Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and Pulmonary Hemorrhage Due to Perinuclear Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Positive Vasculitis in a Child
Chest 2003 124: 253S-254S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Chadi A. Hage, Karen L. Wood, George Sarosi, and Kenneth S. Knox

Pulmonary Cryptococcosis After Initiation of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Therapy
Chest 2003 124: 254S-255S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Juan P. Gomez

Tsukamurella Infection in an Immunocompromised Patient
Chest 2003 124: 255S-256S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Satish C. Chada, Jennifer A. LaRosa, Michael V. Cutaia, and Ravindra M. Mehta

Bordetella Bronchiseptica Infection in an Immunosuppressed Patient
Chest 2003 124: 256S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James J. Carswell and Mark K. Robbins

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection of the Mouth and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Complicating Lung Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 256S-257S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cristina A. Reichner, Charles A. Read, and Eric D. Anderson

Endobronchial Aspergillus in an Immunocompromised Host With Respiratory Failure and New Onset Wheezing
Chest 2003 124: 257S-258S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jessie S. Wilt, Selim M. Arcasoy, Joshua Sonett, and Steven Kawut

Hypogammaglobulinemia Following Lung Transplantation Is Associated With Severe Recurrent Infections
Chest 2003 124: 258S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kevin H. Wallace, Stephen F. Grinton, and Han Tun

Etarnercept Therapy for Idiopathic Pneumonia Sydrome After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in an Adult
Chest 2003 124: 258S-259S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sean T. Devine, Ganesan Murali, Richard Sacks, Gonzalo Gianella, and Glenn Eiger

Sarcoidosis Developing De Novo After Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
Chest 2003 124: 259S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dean A. Nasser, Nereida A. Parada, and Blesilda Quiniones-Ellis

Tuberous Sclerosis and Lymphangioleimyomatosis: An Unusual Cause of Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Man
Chest 2003 124: 259S-260S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David M. Safley and Alan Forker

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis With Elevated B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Chest 2003 124: 260S-261S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Karen J. Wesenberg and Dave Lewinsohn

Hepatopulmonary Syndrome Unmasked by Interstitial Pneumonitis
Chest 2003 124: 261S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thomas P. Stern and E. Regis McFadden

Vascular Ring as the Cause of Upper Airway Obstruction in an Adult
Chest 2003 124: 261S-262S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Prashant Grover and Richard Zuwallack

Endobronchial Chondroma: A Rare Tumor Causing Complete Left Mainstem Bronchial Occlusion
Chest 2003 124: 262S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nikhat Salamat and Victor J. Test

Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis
Chest 2003 124: 262S-263S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lazaro O. Bravo, Jeffrey G. Walls, Justin Q. Ly, Christopher J. Lisanti, and Stephen P. Roberts

Esophageal Duplication Cyst Presenting as Chronic Cough
Chest 2003 124: 263S-264S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jameel F. Durrani, Hormoz Ashtyani-Asl, and Ciaran Mannion

18 year Old Male With Cough, Fever and Pleuritic Chest Pain for Two Months
Chest 2003 124: 264S-265S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Raghan Abouasaleh, Osama Halaweh, and Bohdan Pichurko

Barrett’s Esophagitis-related Bronchoesophageal Fistula. The Diagnostic Value of Persistent Air Leak in the Ventilated Setting
Chest 2003 124: 265S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Branislav Schifferdecker, Dhatri Kodali, David H. Spodick, and Jayashri Aragam

Adrenergic Shock – An Overlooked Clinical Entity?
Chest 2003 124: 265S-266S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lee M. Arcement, Kathy Hebert, Sahil Bakshi, Roy Culotto, Prakash Krishnan, Leo Seoane, James McKinnie, and Hector O. Ventura

Sudden Cardiac Death Following Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction; A Rare Case of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Chest 2003 124: 266S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David G. Affleck, Cindy Camillo, and Marc R. Moon

Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement for Marfan Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 266S-267S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ives R. de Chazal, Kimberly Russell, and Kaiser Lim

Cardiomyopathy and Chronic Cough: Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Chest 2003 124: 267S-268S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Emad H. Ibrahim and Khaled Moghazy

Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm
Chest 2003 124: 268S-269S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David M. Safley, Alan Forker, and J A. Grantham

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Chest Pain
Chest 2003 124: 269S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Boris I. Medarov, Shraddha Tongia, and Leonard J. Rossoff

Sinoatrial Block Complicating Legionnaire’s Disease
Chest 2003 124: 269S-270S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Evan R. Restelli, Peter Kaplan, Kevin Perez, and Robert Keenan

Sarcina Ventriculi Empyema
Chest 2003 124: 270S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ziad C. Boujaoude, Rania N. Aboujaoude, Melvin R. Pratter, and Thaddeus Bartter

Actinomyces in a Broncholith; Chicken v. Egg
Chest 2003 124: 270S-271S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alexandre R. Abreu, Souheil El-Chemaly, and Debra P. Fertel

Endobronchial Actinomycosis Associated With a Foreign Body Aspiration
Chest 2003 124: 271S-272S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Warda Farooq and Donna McRitchie

The Use of Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) in a Patient With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 272S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Marcos I. Restrepo, Angelo A. Cadena, Sandra G. Adams, and Stephanie M. Levine

Endobronchial MAC as a Manifestation of Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in an HIV Patient
Chest 2003 124: 272S-273S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael C. DeArment, Gerald R. May, and Syed W. Malik

Idiopathic Chylothorax: Successful Treatment With Percutaneous Retrograde Catheterization and Embolization of the Duct
Chest 2003 124: 273S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sean M. Caples and James Utz

Successful Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Pleural Effusions From SVC Syndrome Related to Mediastinal Fibrosis Diagnosed 24 Years Earlier
Chest 2003 124: 273S-274S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pablo E. Molina, Juan A. Garcia, and Steven Im

Pleural Infection Due to Scedosporium Apiospermum/Pseudallescheria Boydii
Chest 2003 124: 274S-275S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Frank R. Quijano, Timothy T. Dwyer, and Trenton D. Nauser

Uncommon Presentation of Rheumatoid Pleuritis
Chest 2003 124: 275S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vinette E. Coelho-D’Costa, Sami A. Nachman, and John Salazar-Schicchi

Massive Recurrent Transudative Pleural Effusion: Role of Measurement of Pleural Pressure as a Diagnostic Tool
Chest 2003 124: 275S-276S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Naushad Hirani, Brian Forzley, Jonathan Langridge, Charlie Bayliff, and David G. McCormack

Pergolide-induced Pleural Disease in a Patient With Asbestos Exposure
Chest 2003 124: 276S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dmitriy Vaysman and Haesoon Lee

Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Chest 2003 124: 276S-278S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Samer T. Morcos and Alan Betensley

Pulmonary Necrobiotic Nodule (PNN) Related to Chronic Exposure to Blast Furnace Flue Dust
Chest 2003 124: 278S-279S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Scott E. Evans and Andrew H. Limper

Smut Lung: An Atypical Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Chest 2003 124: 279S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Amro Y. Al-Astal, R. Assaly, D. Olson, and J. Hammersley

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Mycosis Secondary to Scedosporium Apiospermum in a Patient With Partial Immotile Cilia Syndrome
Chest 2003 124: 279S-280S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jennifer S. Wink

An Unusual Presentation of An Uncommon Disease: A Diffuse Cystic Radiologic Pattern in a Patient With Localized Pulmonary Amyloidosis
Chest 2003 124: 280S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ripujit K. Gill, Jeffrey Liu, and Feroza Daroowalla

An African American Woman With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: A Rare Case
Chest 2003 124: 280S-281S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Everardo Fernandez-Rangel, Sergio Garza-Salinas, Guadalupe E. Cedillo-Salazar, Arturo Carranza-Rebollar, and Carlos Gonzalez-Uscanga

A Large Mediastinal Tumor in A 42-Year-Old Man Composed of Four Different Histologic Types: A Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 281S-282S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Todd M. Henderson, Octavius Polk, and Michael Brancaccio

Pulmonary Blastoma: A Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 282S-284S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andres Pelaez, Rade Tomic, Sergio Alvarez, and Andres Palacio

Choriocarcinoma of the Pulmonary Artery Treated With Pulmonary Embolectomy and Chemotherapy
Chest 2003 124: 284S-285S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Petey Laohaburanakit

Primary T-cell Lymphoma of the Lung
Chest 2003 124: 285S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pablo E. Molina, Juan A. Garcia, and Steven Im

A Hard Palate Mass as the First Manifestation of Lung Adenocarcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 285S-286S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Everardo Fernandez-Rangel, Sergio Garza-Salinas, Guadalupe E. Cedillo-Salazar, Arturo Carranza-Rebollar, and Carlos Gonzalez-Uscanga

A Mediastinal Angiosarcoma in A 36 Year Old Mexican Man: A Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 286S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mandeep S. Bakshi, Ron R. Allison, Rosa E. Cuenca, and Gordon H. Downie

An Interventional Approach to Pulmonary Metastasis of Colon Cancer: A Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 286S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James A. Graham, Jeffrey G. Walls, Joanna D. Lusk, Lorine M. LaGatta, and Brian S. Kendall

Pulmonary Tumor Embolism Presenting As A Complication of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 286S-287S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Glena Cheng and Janine E. Vintch

Bilateral Pulmonary Nodules Secondary to Leiomyomatosis
Chest 2003 124: 287S-288S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Majid M. Mughal, Carol Farver, and Omar A. Minai

Metastatic Malignant Melanoma: A Rare Manifestation
Chest 2003 124: 288S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

André D. Sotelo, Joseph Cicenia, and Patricia A. Tietjen

Recurrent Melanoma Presenting as Pleural Metastases Fourteen Years After Initial Cutaneous Presentation
Chest 2003 124: 288S-289S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eduardo Velez, Robert Moses, Paul K. Deranien, Bartolome Celli, Frank Chong, Anneliese Gonzalez, and Naim Aoun

Chylothorax and Sternal Destruction Secondary to Lymphangioma (Gorham’s Syndrome)
Chest 2003 124: 289S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joseph B. Jura and Thomas A. Dillard

Complete Resection of Endobronchial Hamartoma by Electrocautery and Argon Plasma Ablation via Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Chest 2003 124: 289S-290S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Darren S. Hoffberger, Frank Walsh, Eric Sommers, and Mark Rolfe

Utilization of a Synthetic Absorbable Sealant Activated by Helium Cadmium Laser Bronchoscopy for Successful Closure of a Persistent Bronchopleural Fistula Following Lobectomy
Chest 2003 124: 290S-291S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Samer A. Kseibi, Carter J. Childs, Ron R. Allison, Rosa E. Cuenca, and Gordon H. Downie

Interventional Endoscopic Modalities for Primary Tracheal Malignancy: Photodynamic Therapy and Temporary Stenting
Chest 2003 124: 291S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jeff B. Hales and Rex C. W. Yung

Successful Treatment of an Esophago-Bronchial Fistula Using a Covered, Self-expanding Metal Stent in the Airway After Inability to Place an Esophageal Stent in a Patient With Esophageal Carcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 291S-292S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shaheen U. Islam, John F. Beamis, and In Sup Choi

Successful Closure of a Bronchopleural Fistula With Platinum Vascular Occlusion Coils and N-Butyl-cyanoacrylate Glue
Chest 2003 124: 292S-293S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John Perry and Leonard C. Moses

Dyspnea Due To Severe Kyphoscoliosis; Bronchial Occlusion Treated With Self-Expanding Metallic Stent
Chest 2003 124: 293S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Isabella N. Stumpf-Cabot and William B. Williams

Thoracic Schwannoma in Pregnancy
Chest 2003 124: 293S-294S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Henry A. Kirk, Walter O’ Hara, and Giorgio M. Aru

Delayed Sleeve Resection of Distal Left Main Bronchus Injury in a Child After a Short Course of Steroidal Treatment: Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 294S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shoaib Alam, Robert L. Vender, and Kathleen M. Chaisson

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage After Open Heart Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 294S-295S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laszlo Szekely, Laszlo Vandor, Andras Haan, Andrea Varga, Tibor Szonyi, Zsolt Piroth, and Ferenc Horkay

Alternative Surgical Method for Repair of Postinfarctional Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture
Chest 2003 124: 295S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mario G. Gasparri, G. Hossein Almassi, and George B. Haasler

Surgical Management of Multiple Rib Fractures
Chest 2003 124: 295S-296S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eric J. Kuncir and Howard Belzberg

Limitations of Stapled Tractotomy for Central Lung Penetrating Injury
Chest 2003 124: 296S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hassan A. Haddadin, Habibur Rahman, and Farshid Radparvar

Massive Pulmonary Embolism With a Mobile Thrombus in the Right Atrium Extending Through the Atrial Septum to the Left Atrium into the Left Ventricle
Chest 2003 124: 297S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Daniel Kass

A Pregnant Woman With Gallstone Pancreatitis and Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 297S-298S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Juan E. Morales, Daniel Iltchev, James N. Allen, and Namita Sood

Isolated Takayasu Disease of the Pulmonary Artery Mimicking Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism
Chest 2003 124: 298S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mariselly Medina

Unusual Cardiac Manifestation in Wegener’s Granulomatosis
Chest 2003 124: 298S-299S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Steven C. Kessel and Janah I. Aji

Progression of a Degenerated Atherosclerotic Vein Graft Aneurysm
Chest 2003 124: 299S-300S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kamran I. Hamirani, NJ Camden, Ronald Gottlieb, and Robert Kleiman

Shock Due To Massive Pulmonary Embolism Treated With A PigTail Catheter
Chest 2003 124: 300S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mir T. Ali, Pankaj Jain, and Gopal Narayanswami

Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS): Sepsis Complicating a Dental Procedure
Chest 2003 124: 300S-302S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shahid Yakoob, Bryan Veynovich, Brian Carlin, Khalid Malik, Lawrence Crist, and Deepak Singh

Drotrecogin Alfa Use for Severe Sepsis Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Chest 2003 124: 302S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joe G. Zein, Linda Kirschenbaum, and Mark E. Astiz

Painless Aortic Dissection Presented as Cerebral Infarction
Chest 2003 124: 302S-303S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Evan R. Restelli, Brian Carlin, Lawrence Crist, and Robert Keenan

Spontaneous Mediastinal Hematoma in an Anticoagulated Patient
Chest 2003 124: 303S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James E. Shamiyeh

Fulminant Clostridial Sepsis Presenting as Hemolysis in a Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy for Mantle-Cell Lymphoma
Chest 2003 124: 303S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Muhammad Shibli, Ruth Minkin, Hassan Khouli, and Raymonde Jean

Acute Lung Injury Secondary To Venous Air Embolism Following Removal of Vascular Catheter
Chest 2003 124: 303S-304S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Douglas S. Frenia

Cyclic Cushing’s Syndrome Caused by Periodic Secretion of ACTH From a Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor
Chest 2003 124: 304S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ashgan A. Elshinawy, Dorothy A. White, and Diane E. Stover

Hard Rock Arteries: A Case of a Post-operative Complication
Chest 2003 124: 304S-305S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christopher J. Lettieri

Intralobar Bronchopulmonary Sequestrations Associated With Bronchogenic Cysts
Chest 2003 124: 305S-306S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Anita Naik, Karl Doghramji, and Alan D. Haber

Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Associated With Bizarre Nighttime Behaviors
Chest 2003 124: 306S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shoaib Alam, Kevin Gleeson, and Kathleen M. Chaisson

Narcolepsy Following an Insect Bite
Chest 2003 124: 306S-307S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu and Sangeeta Bhorade

Refractory Wheezing: An Unusual Presentation of Isolated Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Agenesis
Chest 2003 124: 307S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hassan F. Nadrous, Jay H. Ryu, Jean Lewis, and Alain N. Sabri

Cryptococcal Laryngitis
Chest 2003 124: 307S-308S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alan J. DeAngelo and Vincent Mysliwiec

Resolution of Severe Sleep Disordered Breathing by a Nasopharyngeal Obturator in a Case of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis Complicating Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Chest 2003 124: 308S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John Ronald and Sat Sharma

Small Cell Cancer of the Larynx Masquerading as Bronchial Asthma
Chest 2003 124: 308S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Satish C. Chada, Sujeeth Punnam, and Aparna Punnam

Vocal Cord and Tracheal Carcinoid Tumor
Chest 2003 124: 308S-309S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Samuel J. Evans, Brian M. Morrissey, and Ken Y. Yoneda

A Woman With a Persistent Hoarse Voice and Stridor Six Months Following Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Chest 2003 124: 309S-310S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cateline Sirois, Richard I. Inculet, and Keith Kwan

Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Trachea Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 310S-311S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shoaib Alam, Yakub I. Khan, Todd Gruber, and Shazia Riaz

Vasospasm and Fatal Cerebral Infarction Associated With Sumatriptan Use in Migraine
Chest 2003 124: 311S-312S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Boris I. Medarov, Anita Siddiqui, Tahir Mughal, Leonard J. Rossoff, and Mark Moshiyakhov

Legionella Micdadei Presenting As Severe Secretory Diarrhea and Solitary Pulmonary Mass
Chest 2003 124: 312S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Gerard Petersen

The Effect of Abdominal Binding on Weaning a Patient With a Large Ventral Abdominal Wall Hernia
Chest 2003 124: 312S-313S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Julie-Anne Thompson and Armand J. Wolff

Hyponatremic Encephalopathy in A Marathon Runner
Chest 2003 124: 313S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Shahid Yakoob, Khalid Malik, Johnathan D. Mcginn, Yulin Liu, and Brian Carlin

Malignant Hypertension Associated With Paraganglioma of the Tonsil
Chest 2003 124: 313S-314S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hicham K. Krayem, Alvin Bowles, and Amr Hanbali

Mediastinal Hematoma With SVC Syndrome From A Central Venous Catheter Insertion: A Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 314S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sharmistha Mishra, Winnie M. Lee, Brian Bressler, Stephen C. Juvet, and Denis Hadjiliadis

High Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone in the Treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Case Report
Chest 2003 124: 314S-316S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rasik V. Shah, Haesoon Lee, and Mary Cateletto

Primary Endobronchial Tuberculosis as a Cause of Wheezing in 16 months old Child
Chest 2003 124: 316S-317S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thun-How Ong

Pancoast’s Syndrome Due to Chronic Necrotizing Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Chest 2003 124: 317S-318S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. James Abraham and Jeffery L. Garland

Not Your Typical Strongyloides Infection
Chest 2003 124: 318S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rade Tomic, Andres Pelaez, Carmen Klass, and Howard Silverboard

Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Caused by Coccidioidomycosis
Chest 2003 124: 318S-319S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Samuel J. Evans, Nicholas J. Kenyon, Eva Y. Lew, and Brian M. Morrissey

Cavitary Lung Disease in a Dry-Rot Worker
Chest 2003 124: 319S-320S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hassan F. Nadrous, Mark S. Allen, and Jim Jett

Glomus Tumor of the Trachea
Chest 2003 124: 320S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Steve K. Mashour, Samuel A. Allen, Chad Stone, and Alan D. Betensley

Churg-Strauss Syndrome Presenting as Vocal Cord and Endobronchial Nodules
Chest 2003 124: 320S-322S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ziad C. Boujaoude, Sajjad Shah, Hikmat N. Dagher, Robin Gross, Melvin R. Pratter, and Thaddeus Bartter

Not a Broncholith: An Unexpected Cause of Bronchial Obstruction
Chest 2003 124: 322S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cristina A. Reichner, Michael N. Solomon, Julie-Anne Thompson, Charles A. Read, and Eric D. Anderson

Endobronchial Stricture From Tuberculosis Treated With Local Steroid Injection and Bronchoplasty
Chest 2003 124: 322S-324S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Erick W. Bringas, G. Teresita Gutiérrez, M. Jose Cota, Daniel Carrasco, and M. Silvia Lule

Supraglottic Hemangioma, Bronchoscopy Diagnostic of an Atypical Presentation of Laryngeal Stridor, Associated With Double Vascular Ring in an Infant
Chest 2003 124: 324S-325S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cateline Sirois, Richard I. Inculet, and Keith Kwan

Primary Melanoma of the Trachea
Chest 2003 124: 325S-326S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pablo E. Molina and Jay I. Peters

Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia as the First Manifestation of Lung Adenocarcinoma
Chest 2003 124: 326S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hikmat N. Dagher, Thaddeus Bartter, Wajdi S. Kfoury, Ziad C. Boujaoude, and Melvin R. Pratter

Pulmonary Cryptococcoma Mimicking Malignancy in a Normal Host
Chest 2003 124: 326S-327S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joe G. Zein, Tina R. Chou, and Patricia A. Tietjen

Pulmonary Hypertension in a Patient With Myelofibrosis
Chest 2003 124: 327S-328S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jameel F. Durrani, James Donahoo, Walter Strauss, and Jin K. Choe

75 Year Old Male With Fatigue and Weight Gain
Chest 2003 124: 328S-329S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Khaleel R. Salahudeen, Brian Carlin, Peter Kaplan, Karen Clarey, and Jason Robke

Primary Mucinous CystadenoCarcinoma of the Lung
Chest 2003 124: 329S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Khaleel R. Salahudeen, Brian Carlin, Peter Kaplan, Karen Clarey, and Imran Bajwa

Primary Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) Lymphoma of the Bronchus Presenting With Unilateral Wheezing
Chest 2003 124: 329S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mamoun I. Najjar, Boris Medarov, Anita K. Siddiqui, Eric Gottesman, and Brian Benoff

Case of Miliary Tuberculosis With Cystic CT Scan Changes
Chest 2003 124: 329S-330S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nicos P. Hadjiangelis and Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris

Cryptic Miliary Tuberculosis With a Prodrome Resembling Pancreatitis
Chest 2003 124: 330S-331S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Saulat H. Fatimi, Muhammad Irfan, and Ali B. Zubairi

An Unusual Presentation of "Post-tuberculous Bronchiectasis"
Chest 2003 124: 331S-333S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vijay Baimeedi, Padmanabhan Krishnan, and Santi Dhar

Acute Cerebral Edema As A Manifestation of Paradoxical Reaction(PD) in T.B Meningitis: Excellent Response To Steroids
Chest 2003 124: 333S-334S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Elizabeth U. Bollenbacher, Sanjay Chawla, and Patricia A. Tietjen

Extrapulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis: a Challenging Pursuit
Chest 2003 124: 334S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eiad A. Kseibi, Peter P. Pace, and Alan D. Haber

Miliary Tuberculosis With an Unusual Presentation and Delayed Diagnosis
Chest 2003 124: 334S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Late-Breaking Science:

Katharine Knobil, Steven Yancey, K. Kral, and Kathleen Rickard

Salmeterol Multi-center Asthma Research Trial (SMART): Results From an Interim Analysis
Chest 2003 124: 335S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert Wilson

The MOSAIC Study: Redefining Clinical Success in Patients With AECB
Chest 2003 124: 335S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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Effectiveness of Low-Dose Theophylline as Add-on Therapy in the Treatment of Asthma: The LODO Trial
Chest 2003 124: 335S. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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Factors Influencing Physician Decision Making for Macrolide Prescriptions
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