Search results for "Respiratory Medicine"

EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE - ONE AID IN PROVIDING GOOD CF CARE

2008

Isolated Pulmonary Embolism Is Associated With a High Risk of Arterial Thrombotic Disease

2020

Background Isolated PE is associated with a higher burden of atherosclerotic disease than other manifestations of VTE. Research Question We hypothesized that the presence of isolated PE may signal a chronically elevated risk of arterial thrombotic disease. Study Design and Methods Data from the VTEval Study, a prospective cohort study enrolling individuals with clinical suspicion and imaging-based diagnosis or exclusion of VTE, were analyzed. Patients with PE received whole-leg ultrasonography to assess presence of DVT. Regularized logistic regression identified features that discriminate between isolated PE and other VTE phenotypes at clinical presentation. Survival analyses were performed…

Plexiform Vasculopathy in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

2017

Corrigendum to “Which factors affect the choice of the inhaler in chronic obstructive respiratory diseases?” [YPUPT 31C (2015) 63–67]

2015

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Add-on salmeterol compared to double dose fluticasone in pediatric asthma: A double-blind, randomized trial (VIAPAED)

2009

Rationale In asthmatic children whose symptoms are uncontrolled on standard doses of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), guidelines recommend to either increase the ICS dose or to add further controller medication, e.g. a long acting s2-agonist (LABA). The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of doubling the dose of ICS (fluticasone proprionate FP 200 µg twice daily) with adding a long-acting beta-2 agonist to the ICS (SFC, salmeterol 50 µg/ FP 100 µg twice daily) in children with uncontrolled asthma. Methods Children between 4 and 16 years of age were eligible for this multicenter, randomized, double blind, double dummy, parallel-group study. During a 14-day run-in phase, al…

Erratum to “Inhaler mishandling remains common in real life and is associated with reduced disease control” [Respir Med 105 (6) 2011 930–938]

2012

2021

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for surgical complications after anatomic lung resections in the era of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). METHODS A retrospective analysis of all consecutive adult patients who underwent elective anatomic lung resections between January and December 2020 at our institution was performed. RESULTS Eighty patients (40 VATS, 40 thoracotomy) were included. The 30-day mortality rate was 1.3%. The overall rate of major postoperative complications was 18.8%. Most major complications occurred in patients who underwent open surgery (complication rate 32.5%, share of total complications 86.7%…

Still puzzling about a clear definition of pulmonary arterial hypertension in newborns

2019

A more in-depth, refined definition of pulmonary arterial hypertension in newborns is neededhttp://ow.ly/DQH530nDaLz

Reply to the Letter Entitled "FeNO Variability when Using Different Analyzers at the Joint ATS/ERS Guideline Cutoff".

2019

S3-Leitlinie „Einsatz der intraaortalen Ballongegenpulsation in der Herzchirurgie“

2015

Although intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) is the most frequently used mechanical cardiac assist device in cardiothoracic surgery, there are only guidelines for substantive sections of aortic counterpulsation including prophylactic and postoperative use. In contrast, evidence-based recommendations are still lacking concerning intraoperative use, management, contraindication and other relevant issues. According to international surveys, important aspects of IABP usage show a wide variation in clinical practice. The results of a national questionnaire performed before initiation of this guideline confirmed these findings and demonstrated a clear need for the development of a consensus-based…