editorials

Diagnosing Heart Failure by the Valsalva Maneuver : Isn't It Finally Time?

Michael J. Zema
Chest 1999 116: 851-853. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lower Extremity Venography : Still the Gold Standard

Mark W. Rolfe and David A. Solomon
Chest 1999 116: 853-854. [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Dull-Edged Sword of Inhaled Corticosteroids

Susan M. Harding
Chest 1999 116: 854-856. [Full Text] [PDF]  

"Won't Get Fooled Again" (by Tuberculosis)

David Ashkin, Elena S. Hollender, and Masahiro Narita
Chest 1999 116: 856-857. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mechanical Ventilation in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients : Is There Need for Reevaluation?

Dane J. Nichols, Richard T. Maziarz, and Marilyn T. Haupt
Chest 1999 116: 857-859. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nosocomial Pneumonia : Blood Cultures Remain Useful

Charles S. Bryan
Chest 1999 116: 859-860. [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations CARDIOLOGY

Is Blood Pressure Response to the Valsalva Maneuver Related to Neurohormones, Exercise Capacity, and Clinical Findings in Heart Failure?

Hans P. Brunner-La Rocca, Daniel Weilenmann, Hans Rickli, Ferenc Follath, and Wolfgang Kiowski
Chest 1999 116: 861-867. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mechanism of Overshoot in Cardiac Function During Recovery From Submaximal Exercise in Man

Hiroshi Kano, Akira Koike, Takashi Yajima, Yoshiharu Koyama, Fumiaki Marumo, and Michiaki Hiroe
Chest 1999 116: 868-873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Coronary Artery Disease in Potential Lung Transplant Recipients > 50 Years Old: The Role of Coronary Intervention

Gregory I. Snell, Meroula Richardson, Anne P. Griffiths, Trevor J. Williams, and Donald S. Esmore
Chest 1999 116: 874-879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Relationship Between Polymorphisms in the Endothelial Cell Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene and the Platelet GPIIIa Gene With Myocardial Infarction and Venous Thromboembolism in African Americans

W. Craig Hooper, Cathy Lally, Harland Austin, Jane Benson, Anne Dilley, Nanette Kass Wenger, Carolyn Whitsett, Peggy Rawlins, and Bruce L. Evatt
Chest 1999 116: 880-886. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations SURGERY

Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion as an Adjunct to Prolonged Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Fardad Esmailian, Hector Dox, Ali Sadeghi, Kourosh Eghbali, and Hillel Laks
Chest 1999 116: 887-891. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Complement Activation in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: The Role of Tissue Injury by Surgical Incision

Y. John Gu, Massimo A. Mariani, Piet W. Boonstra, Jan G. Grandjean, and Willem van Oeveren
Chest 1999 116: 892-898. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physical Development of Surgically Treated Patients With Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Shozo Fujino, Shuhei Inoue, Noriaki Tezuka, Jun Hanaoka, Satoru Sawai, Masutaro Ichinose, and Keiichi Kontani
Chest 1999 116: 899-902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations PULMONARY VASCULATURE

High Prevalence of Detectable Deep Venous Thrombosis in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Philippe Girard, Dominique Musset, Florence Parent, Sophie Maitre, Catherine Phlippoteau, and Gérald Simonneau
Chest 1999 116: 903-908. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Incidence of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in a General Hospital: Relation to Age, Sex, and Race

Paul D. Stein, Hsiu-ling Huang, Adnan Afzal, and Hussam A. Noor
Chest 1999 116: 909-913. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of Long-term Infusion of Prostacyclin on Exercise Performance in Patients With Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

David Wax, Robert Garofano, and Robyn J. Barst
Chest 1999 116: 914-920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Acute Effects of Dexfenfluramine on Human and Porcine Pulmonary Vascular Tone and Resistance

Timothy Higenbottam, Helen Marriott, George Cremona, Elizabeth Laude, and Denise Bee
Chest 1999 116: 921-930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations ASTHMA

Nocturnal Cortisol Secretion in Asthmatic Patients After Inhalation of Fluticasone Propionate

Paltiel Weiner, Noa Berar-Yanay, Avi Davidovich, and Rasmi Magadle
Chest 1999 116: 931-934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of the Effect of a Large Volume Spacer on the Systemic Bioactivity of Fluticasone Propionate Metered-Dose Inhaler

Owen J. Dempsey, Andrew M. Wilson, Wendy J. R. Coutie, and Brian J. Lipworth
Chest 1999 116: 935-940. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Sputum Induction on Spirometric Measurements and Arterial Oxygen Saturation in Asthmatic patients, Smokers, and Healthy Subjects

Antonio Castagnaro, Alfredo Chetta, Antonio Foresi, Raffaele D'Ippolito, Roberto Malorgio, and Dario Olivieri
Chest 1999 116: 941-945. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations AIRWAY DISEASE

Specific Antibody Response Against the 23-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine in Patients With ₁-Antitrypsin Deficiency With and Without Bronchiectasis

Marc Miravitlles, Javier de Gracia, María-José Rodrigo, María-Jesús Cruz, Montserrat Vendrell, Rafael Vidal, and Ferran Morell
Chest 1999 116: 946-952. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Relationships Among Pulmonary Function, Aerobic Fitness, and Cognitive Functioning in Older COPD Patients

Jennifer Etnier, Rebecca Johnston, Dale Dagenbach, R. Joy Pollard, W. Jack Rejeski, and Michael Berry
Chest 1999 116: 953-960. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations TUBERCULOSIS

Does Aging Modify Pulmonary Tuberculosis?: A Meta-Analytical Review

Carlos Pérez-Guzmán, Mario H. Vargas, Alfredo Torres-Cruz, and Héctor Villarreal-Velarde
Chest 1999 116: 961-967. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Predicting Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Using an Artificial Neural Network

Ali A. El-Solh, Chiu-Bin Hsiao, Susan Goodnough, Joseph Serghani, and Brydon J. B. Grant
Chest 1999 116: 968-973. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations ANTIBIOTICS

A Multicenter Study of Grepafloxacin and Clarithromycin in the Treatment of Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

S. Moola, Lars Hagberg, Gavin A. Churchyard, Joe S. Dylewski, Sangeeta Sedani, and Heather Staley
Chest 1999 116: 974-983. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Effect of Hemodialysis on Cycloserine, Ethionamide, Para-Aminosalicylate, and Clofazimine

Rebecca S. Malone, Douglas N. Fish, David M. Spiegel, James M. Childs, and Charles A. Peloquin
Chest 1999 116: 984-990. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations SLEEP AND BREATHING

Self-adjusting Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Based on Measurement of Impedance: A Comparison of Two Different Maximum Pressure Levels

Winfried J. Randerath, Kay Parys, Frank Feldmeyer, Bernd Sanner, and Karl Heinz Rühle
Chest 1999 116: 991-999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Sleep Supine Position Has a Major Effect on Optimal Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure : Relationship With Rapid Eye Movements and Non-Rapid Eye Movements Sleep, Body Mass Index, Respiratory Disturbance Index, and Age

Arie Oksenberg, Donald S. Silverberg, Elena Arons, and Henryk Radwan
Chest 1999 116: 1000-1006. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations DIABETES

Exhaled Carbon Monoxide Levels Elevated in Diabetes and Correlated With Glucose Concentration in Blood: A New Test for Monitoring the Disease?

Paolo Paredi, Wojciech Biernacki, Giovanni Invernizzi, Sergei A. Kharitonov, and Peter J. Barnes
Chest 1999 116: 1007-1011. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations in critical care

Mechanical Ventilation in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Can We Effectively Predict Outcomes?

Andrew F. Shorr, Lisa K. Moores, W. Jeffery Edenfield, Robert J. Christie, and Thomas M. Fitzpatrick
Chest 1999 116: 1012-1018. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Differences in the Response Times of Pages Originating From the ICU

Marc Moss, Terence K. Trow, and Nancy Clardy
Chest 1999 116: 1019-1024. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reengineering Respiratory Support Following Extubation: Avoidance of Critical Care Unit Costs

Imtiaz A. Munshi, Bryan DeHaven, Orlando Kirton, Danny Sleeman, and Miguel Navarro
Chest 1999 116: 1025-1028. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of the Cuff-Leak Test in a Cardiac Surgery Population

Milo Engoren
Chest 1999 116: 1029-1031. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

laboratory and animal investigations

The Effect of Varying Inspiratory to Expiratory Ratio on Gas Exchange in Partial Liquid Ventilation

Chae-Man Lim, Younsuck Koh, Tae S. Shim, Sang D. Lee, Woo S. Kim, Dong S. Kim, and Won D. Kim
Chest 1999 116: 1032-1038. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Contrast Media on Coronary Vascular Resistance: Contrast-Induced Coronary Vasodilation

Elisabeth M. Baile, Peter D. Paré, Yulia D'yachkova, and Ronald G. Carere
Chest 1999 116: 1039-1045. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

reviews

Guidelines in Pulmonary Medicine: A 25-Year Profile

Dani Hackner, George Tu, Scott Weingarten, and Zab Mohsenifar
Chest 1999 116: 1046-1062. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bronchiectasis in Systemic Diseases

Mark Cohen and Steven A. Sahn
Chest 1999 116: 1063-1074. [Full Text] [PDF]  

critical care

Blood Cultures Have Limited Value in Predicting Severity of Illness and as a Diagnostic Tool in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Carlos M. Luna, Alejandro Videla, Josué Mattera, Carlos Vay, Angela Famiglietti, Patricia Vujacich, and Michael S. Niederman
Chest 1999 116: 1075-1084. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

opinions/hypotheses

Pulmonary Artery Catheterization and Esophageal Doppler Monitoring in the ICU

Paul E. Marik
Chest 1999 116: 1085-1091. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technology Introduction in Critical Care: Just Knowing the Price Is Not Enough!

Neil A. Halpern and Stephen M. Pastores
Chest 1999 116: 1092-1099. [Full Text] [PDF]  

preliminary report

Dyspnea Differentiation Index: A New Method for the Rapid Separation of Cardiac vs Pulmonary Dyspnea

Rajesh K. Ailani, Keyvan Ravakhah, Bruno DiGiovine, Gordon Jacobsen, Thaw Tun, Donald Epstein, and Burton C. West
Chest 1999 116: 1100-1104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

pulmonary and critical care pearls

A 51-Year-Old Man with Fever, Ulnar Neuropathy, and Bilateral Pleural Effusions

Akmal Sarwar, Paul F. Dellaripa, and John F. Beamis, Jr.
Chest 1999 116: 1105-1107. [Full Text] [PDF]  

bronchoscopy

Nd-YAG Laser vs Bronchoscopic Electrocautery for Palliation of Symptomatic Airway Obstruction: A Cost-Effectiveness Study

Ton van Boxem, Maike Muller, Ben Venmans, Pieter Postmus, and Tom Sutedja
Chest 1999 116: 1108-1112. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

roentgenogram of the month

An HIV-Infected Patient With Pleural Effusion

Ahmed Ibrahimbacha, Maher Farah, and Jaspreet Saluja
Chest 1999 116: 1113-1115. [Full Text] [PDF]  

cardiac images

Multiple Coronary Aneurysms in a Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Amy H. Matayoshi, Milind R. Dhond, and Lawrence J. Laslett
Chest 1999 116: 1116-1118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

minimally invasive techniques

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Non-Rib Spreading Simultaneously Stapled Lobectomy: A More Patient-Friendly Oncologic Resection

Ralph J. Lewis, Robert J. Caccavale, Jean-Philippe Bocage, and Mark D. Widmann
Chest 1999 116: 1119-1124. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

selected reports

Tracheal Bronchus Associated With Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Chih-Wei Kuo, Yu-Chin Lee, and Reury-Perng Perng
Chest 1999 116: 1125-1127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Continuous Intravenous Epoprostenol Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension in Gaucher's Disease

Alan E. Bakst, Sean P. Gaine, and Lewis J. Rubin
Chest 1999 116: 1127-1129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Serial Scintigraphic Assessment of Iodine-123 Metaiodobenzylguanidine Lung Uptake in a Patient With High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema

Tomonobu Koizumi, Keishi Kubo, Masayuki Hanaoka, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Shinji Yamaguchi, Tadashige Fujii, and Toshio Kobayashi
Chest 1999 116: 1129-1131. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Contralateral Tension Pneumothorax Following Unilateral Chest Tube Drainage of Bilateral Pneumothoraces in a Heart-Lung Transplant Patient

Gregory B. McGrath, Weng S. Chin, and Richard W. Light
Chest 1999 116: 1131-1133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Right Pneumothorax Resulting From an Endocardial Screw-In Atrial Lead

Wan-Jing Ho, Chi-Tai Kuo, and Kuo-Hong Lin
Chest 1999 116: 1133-1134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Advanced Heart Block as a Manifestation of a Paraneoplastic Syndrome From Malignant Thymoma

William H. Pentz
Chest 1999 116: 1135-1136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

communications to the editor

Apples and Oranges : Flaws and Guffaws

Thomas L. Petty, Donald A. Mahler, James F. Donohue, and Kathleen A. Rickard
Chest 1999 116: 1137-1138. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Xinafoic Acid Is Not a Solvent for Salmeterol

Malcolm Johnson
Chest 1999 116: 1138. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Percutaneous Tracheostomy Is Really Better—If Done Correctly

Pasquale Ciaglia
Chest 1999 116: 1138-1139. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pneumonitis and Herbicide Exposure

Daniel A. Goldstein, Glenn Johnson, Donna R. Farmer, Mark A. Martens, Jon E. Ford, Mark R. Cullen, and Rafael S. Carel MD Luba A. Pushnoy
Chest 1999 116: 1139-1140. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bias and Precision in Noninvasive Monitoring

Peter Baylor and William C. Shoemaker
Chest 1999 116: 1140. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Propofol Containing Sulfite—Potential For Injury

Paul B. Langevin
Chest 1999 116: 1140-1141. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Exercise Limitation Testing

John F. Whitney and Robert D. Levy
Chest 1999 116: 1141-1142. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tuberculous Mycotic Aneurysms

Allen Silbergleit and Agustin Arbulu
Chest 1999 116: 1142. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carcinoid—A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma

Basil M. RuDusky
Chest 1999 116: 1142-1143. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Air Sampling for Tuberculosis— Homage to the Lowly Guinea Pig

Edward A. Nardell and Ramon L. Sandin
Chest 1999 116: 1143-1145. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Oxygen Delivery in Septic Shock

Martijn Poeze, Jan Willem M. Greve, and Graham Ramsay
Chest 1999 116: 1145. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aging Lung and Possible Animal Models

Shinji Teramoto and Yasuyoshi Ouchi
Chest 1999 116: 1145-1146. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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