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Contents: Volume 111/Number 3/March, 1997 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

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	REVIEWS

	COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

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EDITORIALS

The Truth Is The Truth, and HCFA Knows It
A. Jay Block Chest Mar 1997: 531. [PDF]

New and Old Questions About Acute Venous Thromboembolism
Kenneth M. Moser Chest Mar 1997: 531–532. [PDF]

There and Back Again Lung Cancer Screening
Mellar P. Davis Chest Mar 1997: 532–534. [PDF]

The Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Mark Schuyler and Yvon Cormier Chest Mar 1997: 534–536. [PDF]

ARTICLES

The ECG in Pulmonary Embolism: Predictive Value of Negative T Waves in Precordial Leads—80 Case Reports
Emile Ferrari, Alain Imbert, Thierry Chevalier, Alain Mihoubi, Philippe Morand, and Marcel Baudouy Chest Mar 1997: 537–543. [Abstract] [PDF]

Endothelin Abnormalities in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism
Matteo Sofia, Stanislao Faraone, Marco Alifano, Assunta Micco, Rosina Albisinni, Mauro Maniscalco, and Giovanni Di Minno Chest Mar 1997: 544–549. [Abstract] [PDF]

Preoperative Predictors of Operative Morbidity and Mortality in COPD Patients Undergoing Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Les A. Szekely, David A. Oelberg, Cameron Wright, Douglas C. Johnson, John Wain, Beatrice Trotman-Dickenson, Jo-Anne Shepard, David J. Kanarek, David Systrom, and Leo C. Ginns Chest Mar 1997: 550–558. [Abstract] [PDF]

Incentive Spirometry Performance: A Reliable Indicator of Pulmonary Function in the Early Postoperative Period After Lobectomy?
Régine Bastin, Jean-Jacques Moraine, Gizella Bardocsky, Robert-Jean Kahn, and Christian Mélot Chest Mar 1997: 559–563. [Abstract] [PDF]

Predictors of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications Following Abdominal Surgery
Jo Ann Brooks-Brunn Chest Mar 1997: 564–571. [Abstract] [PDF]

Non-Serratus-Sparing Antero-Axillary Thoracotomy With Disconnection of Anterior Rib Cartilage: Improvement in Postoperative Pulmonary Function and Pain in Comparison to Posterolateral Thoracotomy
Hiroaki Nomori, Hirotoshi Horio, Gentarou Fuyuno, and Ryuichirou Kobayashi Chest Mar 1997: 572–576. [Abstract] [PDF]

Release of Lipopolysaccharide Toxicity-Modulating Proteins in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using Noncoated and Heparin-Coated Extracorporeal Circuits: A Clinical Pilot Study
Maarten Bouma, Jos Maessen, Patrick Weerwind, Mieke Dentener, Erik Fransen, Dick de Jong, and Wim Buurman Chest Mar 1997: 577–583. [Abstract] [PDF]

Analysis of the Ventricular Fibrillation ECG Signal Amplitude and Frequency Parameters as Predictors of Countershock Success in Humans
Hans-Ulrich Strohmenger, Karl H. Lindner, and Charles G. Brown Chest Mar 1997: 584–589. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effects of Left Ventricular Peak Filling Rate on Exercise Capacity 3 to 6 Weeks After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Fumio Yuasa, Tsutomu Sumimoto, Toshihiko Hattori, Toshimitsu Jikuhara, Makoto Hikosaka, Tetsuro Sugiura, and Toshiji Iwasaka Chest Mar 1997: 590–594. [Abstract] [PDF]

Laboratory Abnormalities in Patients With Bacterial Pneumonia
Ramkumar T. Sankaran, Joseph Mattana, Simcha Pollack, Premila Bhat, Tejinder Ahuja, Amita Patel, and Pravin C. Singhal Chest Mar 1997: 595–600. [Abstract] [PDF]

Evaluation of IgA-Mediated Humoral Immune Response Against the Mycobacterial Antigen P-90 in Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Marco Alifano, Roberto De Pascalis, Matteo Sofia, Stanislao Faraone, Mariassunta Del Pezzo, and Italo Covelli Chest Mar 1997: 601–605. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cytokine Gene Expression Profile of Circulating CD4⁺ T Cells in Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Christopher K. W. Lai, Sheng Ho, Christopher H. S. Chan, Joseph Chan, Dominic Choy, Roland Leung, and Kar-neng Lai Chest Mar 1997: 606–611. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pulmonary Aspergilloma and AIDS: A Comparison of HIV-infected and HIV-Negative Individuals
Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, Timothy J. Harkin, Georgeann McGuinness, David P. Naidich, and William N. Rom Chest Mar 1997: 612–618. [Abstract] [PDF]

Endobronchial Disease and Racial Differences in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Kenneth G. Torrington, Andrew F. Shorr, and Joseph W. Parker Chest Mar 1997: 619–622. [Abstract] [PDF]

Outcome in Sarcoidosis: The Relationship of Relapse to Corticosteroid Therapy
Jonathan E. Gottlieb, Harold L. Israel, Robert M. Steiner, Joseph Triolo, and Herbert Patrick Chest Mar 1997: 623–631. [Abstract] [PDF]

Serotonin-Induced Cortisol Release in CPAP-Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
David W. Hudgel and Elizabeth A. Gordon Chest Mar 1997: 632–638. [Abstract] [PDF]

Sympathetic Nervous System Alterations in Sleep Apnea: The Relative Importance of Respiratory Disturbance, Hypoxia, and Sleep Quality
Joel E. Dimsdale, Timothy Coy, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Paul Mills, Jack Clausen, and Michael G. Ziegler Chest Mar 1997: 639–642. [Abstract] [PDF]

Elevated Level of Carcinoembryonic Antigen in Nonmalignant Pleural Effusions
Eduardo Garcia-Pachon, Isabel Padilla-Navas, M. Dolores Dosda, and Antonia Miralles-Llopis Chest Mar 1997: 643–647. [Abstract] [PDF]

Differential Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion by Lactate Dehydrogenase Isoenzyme Analysis
Izidore S. Lossos, Raphael Breuer, Orna Intrator, and Moshe Sonenblick Chest Mar 1997: 648–651. [Abstract] [PDF]

Soluble Transforming Growth Factor- $agr$ Is Present in the Pulmonary Edema Fluid of Patients With Acute Lung Injury
Asha N. Chesnutt, Farrah Kheradmand, Hans G. Folkesson, Michael Alberts, and Michael A. Matthay Chest Mar 1997: 652–656. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pulmonary Toxicity in Patients With Advanced-Stage Germ Cell Tumors Receiving Bleomycin With and Without Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor
Scott B. Saxman, Craig R. Nichols, and Lawrence H. Einhorn Chest Mar 1997: 657–660. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis in ICU Patients
Paul E. Marik, Lynn Andrews, and Baltej Maini Chest Mar 1997: 661–664. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effect of Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) Nasal Ventilation on the Postoperative Pulmonary Restrictive Syndrome in Obese Patients Undergoing Gastroplasty
Jean L. Joris, Thierry M. Sottiaux, Jean Daniel Chiche, Claude J. Desaive, and Maurice L. Lamy Chest Mar 1997: 665–670. [Abstract] [PDF]

Early Complications and Value of Initial Clinical and Paraclinical Observations in Victims of Smoke Inhalation Without Burns
Philippe Hantson, Rafaella Butera, Jean-Luc Clemessy, Alain Michel, and Frederic J. Baud Chest Mar 1997: 671–675. [Abstract] [PDF]

Impact of BAL Data on the Therapy and Outcome of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Carlos M. Luna, Patricia Vujacich, Michael S. Niederman, Carlos Vay, Carlos Gherardi, Josué Matera, and Enrique C. Jolly Chest Mar 1997: 676–685. [Abstract] [PDF]

Safety of Combined Heat and Moisture Exchanger Filters in Long-term Mechanical Ventilation
Jean-Marc Hurni, François Feihl, Romain Lazor, Philippe Leuenberger, and Claude Perret Chest Mar 1997: 686–691. [Abstract] [PDF]

Ciliary Beat Frequency in Human Bronchi and Bronchioles
Claude Clary-Meinesz, Jérôme Mouroux, Philippe Huitorel, Jacky Cosson, Damien Schoevaert, and Bruno Blaive Chest Mar 1997: 692–697. [Abstract] [PDF]

Acute Activation of Circulating Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils Following In Vivo Administration of Cocaine: A Potential Etiology for Pulmonary Injury
Gayle Cocita Baldwin, Dawn M. Buckley, Michael D. Roth, Eric C. Kleerup, and Donald P. Tashkin Chest Mar 1997: 698–705. [Abstract] [PDF]

Brain Death Alters Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics and Impairs Right Ventricular Power Reserve Against an Elevation of Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
Hartmuth B. Bittner, Edward P. Chen, Simon W. H. Kendall, and Peter Van Trigt Chest Mar 1997: 706–711. [Abstract] [PDF]

From the Bench to the Bedside: The Future of Sepsis Research: Executive Summary of an American College of Chest Physicians, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Workshop Chest Mar 1997: 744–753. [PDF]

Screening for Lung Cancer: Another Look; A Different View
Gary M. Strauss, Ray E. Gleason, David J. Sugarbaker, and Jose Jaime Caro Chest Mar 1997: 754–768. [Abstract] [PDF]

Applied Nutrition in ICU Patients: A Consensus Statement of the American College of Chest Physicians
Frank B. Cerra, Marta Rios Benitez, George L. Blackburn, Richard S. Irwin, Khursheed Jeejeebhoy, David P. Katz, Susan K. Pingleton, James Pomposelli, John L. Rombeau, Eva Shronts, Robert R. Wolfe, and Gary Paul Zaloga Chest Mar 1997: 769–778. [PDF]

Silicosis in the 1990s
Kenneth D. Rosenman, Mary Jo Reilly, Douglas J. Kalinowski, and Flint C. Watt Chest Mar 1997: 779–786. [Abstract] [PDF]

Dangerous Curves: A Perspective on Exercise, Lactate, and the Anaerobic Threshold
Jonathan Myers and Euan Ashley Chest Mar 1997: 787–795. [Abstract] [PDF]

Aneurysmal Coronary Artery Disease: Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Ectasia or Adult Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome (Kawasaki's Disease)?
Oz M. Shapira and Richard J. Shemin Chest Mar 1997: 796–799. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the ECG as a Diagnostic Tool
J. Willis Hurst Chest Mar 1997: 800–801. [PDF]

How Many Maneuvers Are Required to Measure Maximal Inspiratory Pressure Accurately?
Andrew S. Wen, Marlyn S. Woo, and Thomas G. Keens Chest Mar 1997: 802–807. [Abstract] [PDF]

Black Sputum and Progressive Cavitary Lung Lesion in a Coal Miner
Manuel Haro, Ana Nuñez, Guadalupe González, and Manuel Vizcaya Chest Mar 1997: 808–809. [PDF]

A 41-Year-Old Man With Thigh Pain and Loss of Sensation in the Toes
Rubin I. Cohen and Ram Rao Chest Mar 1997: 810–812. [PDF]

Pulmonary Illness Associated With Exposure to Mycobacterium-avium Complex in Hot Tub Water: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis or Infection?
John Embil, Peter Warren, Mitchell Yakrus, Robert Stark, Stephen Corne, Donna Forrest, and Earl Hershfield Chest Mar 1997: 813–816. [Abstract] [PDF]

Another Hot Tub Hazard: Toxicity Secondary to Bromine and Hydrobromic Acid Exposure
Michael J. Burns and Christopher H. Linden Chest Mar 1997: 816–819. [Abstract] [PDF]

Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Prinzmetal's Angina Associated With Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Paolo Angelini and Paul Y. Holoye Chest Mar 1997: 819–822. [Abstract] [PDF]

Serial Angiography in Cocaine-Induced Myocardial Infarction
Michael J. A. Williams and Ralph A. H. Stewart Chest Mar 1997: 822–824. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bilateral Functioning Vineberg Grafts: A 25-Year Follow-up
Michael M. Hughes Chest Mar 1997: 824–826. [Abstract] [PDF]

Venous Air Embolism: Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Air Bubbles in the Left Side of the Heart in a Patient With a Previously Diagnosed Intrapulmonary Shunt
Michael P. McGill, Annand Kumar, and Peter S. Rahko Chest Mar 1997: 826–828. [Abstract] [PDF]

Aorto-Left Atrial Fistula: A Reversible Cause of Acute Refractory Heart Failure
Thomas P. Archer, Scott W. Mabee, Peter B. Baker, David A. Orsinelli, and Carl V. Leier Chest Mar 1997: 828–831. [Abstract] [PDF]

Errata
Chest Mar 1997: 836. [Abstract] [PDF]

Errata
Chest Mar 1997: 836. [Abstract] [PDF]

REVIEWS

Cardiac Resuscitation: The Search for Hemodynamically More Effective Methods
Raúl J. Gazmuri and Jon Becker Chest Mar 1997: 712–723. [PDF]

Bedside Methods for Detecting Aspiration in Tube-Fed Patients
Norma A. Metheny and Ray E. Clouse Chest Mar 1997: 724–731. [Abstract] [PDF]

Adverse Effects of Corticosteroid Therapy for COPD: A Critical Review
Charlene E. McEvoy and Dennis E. Niewoehner Chest Mar 1997: 732–743. [Abstract] [PDF]

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

Reliability of Polymerase Chain Reaction in Diagnosis of Mycobacterial Infection
Robert Carlen Chest Mar 1997: 832. [PDF]

Reliability of Polymerase Chain Reaction in Diagnosis of Mycobacterial Infection
Tony S. Ma Chest Mar 1997: 832. [PDF]

Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Agenesis in Adulthood: Not Always a Benign Disease
Tzung-Dau Wang, Yi-Ming Lin, Juey-Jen Hwang, Wen-Pin Lien, and Yuan-Teh Lee Chest Mar 1997: 832–833. [PDF]

Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Agenesis in Adulthood
Demosthenes Bouros, Peter Pare, Panagiotis Panagou, Kostas Tsintiris, and Nikolaos Siafakas Chest Mar 1997: 834. [PDF]

Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Duplication of Inferior Vena Cava
Maurizio Dottorini Chest Mar 1997: 834. [PDF]

Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Duplication of Inferior Vena Cava
C. Kouroukis Chest Mar 1997: 834. [PDF]

Pulmonary Involvement in a Case of Plasmodium vivax Malaria
Elvira Munteis, Leonardo Mellibovsky, Miguel A. Márquez, Silvia Mínguez, Enrique Vázquez, and Adolfo Díez Chest Mar 1997: 834–835. [PDF]

Relapsing Aspergillus Bronchitis in a Double Lung Transplant Patient, Successfully Treated With a New Oral Antimycotic Agent
Sergio Harari, GianFranco Schiraldi, Emanuela De Juli, and Edoardo Gronda Chest Mar 1997: 835–836. [PDF]