editorials

How (Why) Does Oxygen Work in Advanced COPD?

Thomas L. Petty
Chest 2004 126: 661-662. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is a Charge a Cost If Nobody Pays It?

Milo Engoren
Chest 2004 126: 662-664. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Core Roll Preparations and the Pathologist as Consultant

Dani S. Zander
Chest 2004 126: 664-666. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Complications of CT Scan-Guided Lung Biopsy: Lesion Size and Depth Matter

Arash Gohari and Linda B. Haramati
Chest 2004 126: 666-668. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Which Exercise Test Should Be Used for Patients With Symptomatic COPD?

James E. Johnson
Chest 2004 126: 668-670. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

David S.C. Hui and Joseph J.Y. Sung
Chest 2004 126: 670-674. [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Evolving Paradigm of Hyperglycemia and Critical Illness

Kenneth Chinsky
Chest 2004 126: 674-676. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Role of Interleukin-8 in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of COPD

Antonino Di Stefano, Armando Capelli, and Claudio F. Donner
Chest 2004 126: 676-678. [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations CARDIOLOGY

Cardiac Sympathetic Nerve Activity Can Detect Congestive Heart Failure Sensitively in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Go Hiasa, Mareomi Hamada, Hideyuki Saeki, Akiyoshi Ogimoto, Tomoaki Ohtsuka, Yuji Hara, and Yuji Shigematsu
Chest 2004 126: 679-686. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prothrombotic Activity Is Increased in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation and Risk Factors for Embolism

Hiroshi Inoue, Takashi Nozawa, Ken Okumura, Lee Jong-Dae, Akihiko Shimizu, and Katsusuke Yano
Chest 2004 126: 687-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hand-Carried Ultrasound Improves the Bedside Cardiovascular Examination

Sergio L. Kobal, Shaul Atar, and Robert J. Siegel
Chest 2004 126: 693-701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Intracoronary Verapamil Rapidly Terminates Reperfusion Tachyarrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Masaya Kato, Keigo Dote, Shota Sasaki, Hiroaki Takemoto, Seiji Habara, and Daiji Hasegawa
Chest 2004 126: 702-708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations SURGERY

Mitral Valve Repair in Patients With Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions: Early and Late Results

Nirupama G. Talwalkar, Nan R. Earle, Elizabeth Ann Earle, and Gerald M. Lawrie
Chest 2004 126: 709-715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Giving IV and Oral Amiodarone Perioperatively for the Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: The GAP Study

Joshua Kerstein, Ajay Soodan, Mehdi Qamar, Mazhar Majid, Edgar Lichstein, Gerald Hollander, and Jacob Shani
Chest 2004 126: 716-724. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-term Survival After Videothoracoscopic Lobectomy for Stage I Lung Cancer

Giancarlo Roviaro, Federico Varoli, Contardo Vergani, Ombretta Nucca, Marco Maciocco, and Fabrizio Grignani
Chest 2004 126: 725-732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Surgical Resection for Lung Cancer in the Octogenarian

Jeffrey L. Port, Michael Kent, Robert J. Korst, Paul C. Lee, Matthew A. Levin, Douglas Flieder, and Nasser K. Altorki
Chest 2004 126: 733-738. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA

Usefulness of Core Roll Preparations in Immediate Assessment of Neoplastic Lung Lesions: Comparison to Conventional CT Scan-Guided Lung Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology

Vishal S. Chandan, Kelly Zimmerman, Paul Baker, Ernest Scalzetti, and Kamal K. Khurana
Chest 2004 126: 739-743. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Percutaneous Needle Biopsy for Small Lung Nodules Beneath the Rib Under CT Scan Fluoroscopic Guidance With Gantry Tilt

Takuji Yamagami, Takeharu Kato, Shigeharu Iida, Tatsuya Hirota, and Tsunehiko Nishimura
Chest 2004 126: 744-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk Factors of Pneumothorax and Bleeding: Multivariate Analysis of 660 CT-Guided Coaxial Cutting Needle Lung Biopsies

Kee-Min Yeow, I-Hao Su, Kuang-Tse Pan, Pei-Kwei Tsay, Kar-Wai Lui, Yun-Chung Cheung, and Andy Shau-Bin Chou
Chest 2004 126: 748-754. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Does Whole-Body 2-[¹⁸F]-Fluoro-2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography Have an Advantage Over Thoracic Positron Emission Tomography for Staging Patients With Lung Cancer?

Suzanne L. Aquino and Alan J. Fischman
Chest 2004 126: 755-760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Effect of Tumor Size on Curability of Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancers

Juan P. Wisnivesky, David Yankelevitz, and Claudia I. Henschke
Chest 2004 126: 761-765. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations COPD

Physiologic Responses to Incremental and Self-Paced Exercise in COPD: A Comparison of Three Tests

Sian E. Turner, Peter R. Eastwood, Nola M. Cecins, David R. Hillman, and Sue C. Jenkins
Chest 2004 126: 766-773. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation on Respiratory Parameters for Patients With Chronic Airway Secretion Encumbrance

João C. Winck, Miguel R. Gonçalves, Cristina Lourenço, Paulo Viana, João Almeida, and John R. Bach
Chest 2004 126: 774-780. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in the National Emphysema Treatment Trial

Robert M. Kaplan, Andrew L. Ries, John Reilly, and Zab Mohsenifar
Chest 2004 126: 781-789. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations SLEEP AND BREATHING

Risk Factors and Natural History of Habitual Snoring

Michael S. Urschitz, Anke Guenther, Steffen Eitner, Pilar M. Urschitz-Duprat, Martin Schlaud, Osman S. Ipsiroglu, and Christian F. Poets
Chest 2004 126: 790-800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Baroreflex Sensitivity in Nonapneic Snorers and Control Subjects Before and After Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Gregory J. Gates, Susan E. Mateika, Robert C. Basner, and Jason H. Mateika
Chest 2004 126: 801-807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations PULMONARY VASCULAR DISEASE

Transition From Epoprostenol and Treprostinil to the Oral Endothelin Receptor Antagonist Bosentan in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension

Nizar Suleman and Adaani E. Frost
Chest 2004 126: 808-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reproducibility of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Measurements in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

James E. Hansen, Xing-Guo Sun, Yuji Yasunobu, Robert P. Garafano, Gregory Gates, Robyn J. Barst, and Karlman Wasserman
Chest 2004 126: 816-824. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Polymorphisms of Renin-Angiotensin System Genes With High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema in Japanese Subjects

Junichi Hotta, Masayuki Hanaoka, Yunden Droma, Yoshihiko Katsuyama, Masao Ota, and Toshio Kobayashi
Chest 2004 126: 825-830. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations MUSCLES

Respiratory Capacity Course in Patients With Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Christine Ioos, Danièle Leclair-Richard, Slah Mrad, Annie Barois, and Brigitte Estournet-Mathiaud
Chest 2004 126: 831-837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Inspiratory Muscle Weakness in Diastolic Dysfunction

Marc H. Lavietes, Christine M. Gerula, Kristin G. Fless, Neil S. Cherniack, and Rohit R. Arora
Chest 2004 126: 838-844. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations in critical care

Effectiveness of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Failure in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Thomas M. T. Cheung, Loretta Y. C. Yam, Loletta K. Y. So, Arthur C. W. Lau, Edwin Poon, Bernard M. H. Kong, and Raymond W. H. Yung
Chest 2004 126: 845-850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Assessment of Physiologic Variables and Subjective Comfort Under Different Levels of Pressure Support Ventilation

Michele Vitacca, Luca Bianchi, Ercole Zanotti, Andrea Vianello, Luca Barbano, Roberto Porta, and Enrico Clini
Chest 2004 126: 851-859. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Experimental Human Endotoxemia Is Associated With Depression of Load-Independent Contractility Indices: Prevention by the Lipid A Analogue E5531

Anand Kumar, Eugene Bunnell, Melvyn Lynn, Ramon Anel, Kalim Habet, Alex Neumann, and Joseph E. Parrillo
Chest 2004 126: 860-867. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of a Modified Percutaneous Tracheostomy Technique Without Bronchoscopic Guidance

Haim Paran, Gabriel Butnaru, Ilana Hass, Alexander Afanasyv, and Mordechai Gutman
Chest 2004 126: 868-871. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gastric vs Small-Bowel Feeding in Critically Ill Children Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kathleen L. Meert, Kshama M. Daphtary, and Norma A. Metheny
Chest 2004 126: 872-878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Relationship of Baseline Glucose Homeostasis to Hyperglycemia During Medical Critical Illness

Cynthia M. Cely, Pratheep Arora, Andrew A. Quartin, Daniel H. Kett, and Roland M. H. Schein
Chest 2004 126: 879-887. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

laboratory and animal investigations

Relation of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Expression to Mucus Hypersecretion in Diffuse Panbronchiolitis

Je-Hyeong Kim, Ki-Hwan Jung, Joung-Ho Han, Jae-Jeong Shim, Kwang-Ho In, Kyung-Ho Kang, and Se-Hwa Yoo
Chest 2004 126: 888-895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Miniature Intracardiac Assist Device Provides More Effective Cardiac Unloading and Circulatory Support During Severe Left Heart Failure Than Intraaortic Balloon Pumping

Koen D. Reesink, André L. Dekker, Vincent van Ommen, Cecile Soemers, Gijs G. Geskes, Frederik H. van der Veen, and Jos G. Maessen
Chest 2004 126: 896-902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

reviews

Peripheral Muscle Strength Training in COPD: A Systematic Review

Simone D. O’Shea, Nicholas F. Taylor, and Jennifer Paratz
Chest 2004 126: 903-914. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-term Complications of Congenital Esophageal Atresia and/or Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Thomas Kovesi and Steven Rubin
Chest 2004 126: 915-925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

preliminary reports

Efficacy and Safety of a Monoclonal Antibody Recognizing Interleukin-8 in COPD: A Pilot Study

Donald A. Mahler, Saling Huang, Mohammad Tabrizi, and Gregory M. Bell
Chest 2004 126: 926-934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prehospital Therapy With the Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Eptifibatide in Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndromes: The Bochum Feasibility Study

Christoph Hanefeld, Clemens Sirtl, Martin Spiecker, Waldemar Bojara, Peter H. Grewe, Thomas Lawo, and Andreas Mügge
Chest 2004 126: 935-941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

exercise and the heart

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Prognosis in Chronic Heart Failure*: A Prognosticating Algorithm for the Individual Patient

Ugo Corrà, Alessandro Mezzani, Enzo Bosimini, and Pantaleo Giannuzzi
Chest 2004 126: 942-950. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

bronchoscopy

Use of the Dumon Y-stent in the Management of Malignant Disease Involving the Carina: A Retrospective Review of 86 Patients

Hervé Dutau, Bénédicte Toutblanc, Carla Lamb, and Luis Seijo
Chest 2004 126: 951-958. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Endobronchial Ultrasonography Using a Guide Sheath Increases the Ability To Diagnose Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions Endoscopically

Noriaki Kurimoto, Teruomi Miyazawa, Seiji Okimasa, Akihiro Maeda, Hiroshi Oiwa, Yuka Miyazu, and Masaki Murayama
Chest 2004 126: 959-965. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

occupational and environmental lung disease

Clinical Correlation of Asbestos Bodies in BAL Fluid

Pratan Vathesatogkit, Timothy J. Harkin, Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, Marion Bodkin, Michael Crane, and William N. Rom
Chest 2004 126: 966-971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

opinions/hypotheses

What Does It Mean When a Patient Says, "My Asthma Medication Is Not Working?"

Bruce K. Rubin
Chest 2004 126: 972-981. [Full Text] [PDF]  

roentgenogram of the month

A Patient With New-Onset Seizure and Mediastinal Adenopathy

Mylene T. Truong, Bradley S. Sabloff, Reginald F. Munden, and Jeremy J. Erasmus
Chest 2004 126: 982-985. [Full Text] [PDF]  

pulmonary and critical care pearls

Bilateral Pleural Effusions and Right Pneumothorax in a 25-Year-Old Man

Eric J. Olafsson, Chris C. Naum, George A. Sarosi, and John G. Mastronarde
Chest 2004 126: 986-992. [Full Text] [PDF]  

selected reports

Eosinophilic Pneumonia as an Initial Manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Daniel Norman, Monica Piecyk, and David H. Roberts
Chest 2004 126: 993-995. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pregnancy and Sarcoidosis: An Insight Into the Pathogenesis of Hypercalciuria

Padmanabhan Subramanian, Hithaishi Chinthalapalli, Murali Krishnan, Susan M. Tarlo, Thierry Lobbedez, Maria Elsa Pineda, and Dimitrios G. Oreopoulos
Chest 2004 126: 995-998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

communications to the editor

Changing Patterns in Asbestos-Induced Lung Disease

Paul De Vuyst, Pierre Alain Gevenois, Alain Van Muylem, and Jean Claude Yernault
Chest 2004 126: 999. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Failure To Prove Asbestos Exposure Produces Obstructive Lung Disease

Dorsett D. Smith
Chest 2004 126: 1000. [Full Text] [PDF]  

What Is a MOSAIC Study?

Tsung O. Cheng
Chest 2004 126: 1000-1001. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Help for Interpretation of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Robert M. Ross and David B. Corry
Chest 2004 126: 1001. [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Importance of Bronchoscope Reprocessing Guidelines: Raising the Standard of Care

Lawrence F. Muscarella, Edward F. Haponik, and Trish M. Perl
Chest 2004 126: 1001-1003. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Open-Lung Biopsy for ARDS Patients

Mauro Oddo, Lucas Liaudet, Sanjay R. Patel, John Wain, and Atul Malhotra
Chest 2004 126: 1003-1004. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Racial Differences in Allergen Sensitivity

Christine L.M. Joseph, Edward L. Peterson, Christine C. Johnson, Dennis R. Ownby, Juan C. Celedón, Scott T. Weiss, and Michelle M. Cloutier
Chest 2004 126: 1004-1005. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Conventional vs Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration of the Mediastinum

Rocco Trisolini, Luigi Lazzari Agli, and Marco Patelli
Chest 2004 126: 1005-1006. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Measuring the Work of Exercise

Carl M. Kirsch, David A. Kaminsky, and Charles G. Irvin
Chest 2004 126: 1006-1007. [Full Text] [PDF]  

25-Year Study of Lung Fibrosis Following Carmustine Therapy for Brain Tumor in Childhood

Sudhir Lohani, B. Ronan O’Driscoll, and Ashley A. Woodcock
Chest 2004 126: 1007. [Full Text] [PDF]  

bookshelf

Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Loren Ketai
Chest 2004 126: 1008. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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