ABSTRACT Wheezing is a common respiratory symptom in infants and toddlers, and recurrent wheezing is a significant respiratory disorder affecting this age group. Given the multifactorial etiology of recurrent wheezing, clinical practice lacks standardized diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. Recent years have witnessed substantial progress in clinical
Committee of Pediatrics +16 more
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We describe a new approach to effective embolization of Rasmussen aneurysm by simultaneous devascularization of the pseudoaneurysm and systemic artery-to-pulmonary artery anastomoses.
Yukichi Tanahashi, MD +5 more
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Inhibition of Autophagy Signaling via 3-methyladenine Rescued Nicotine-Mediated Cardiac Pathological Effects and Heart Dysfunctions. [PDF]
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death. The deleterious effects are mainly due to nicotine, but the mechanisms involved and theranostics remain unclear.
Fu, Yingjie +7 more
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Bronchial compression in an infant with isolated secundum atrial septal defect associated with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension [PDF]
Symptomatic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients with isolated atrial septal defect (ASD) is rare during infancy. We report a case of isolated ASD with severe PAH in an infant who developed airway obstruction as cardiomegaly progressed.
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The Impact of Environmental Pollution and Climate Change on Allergic Rhinitis and Lung Diseases
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution and climate change seriously affect human health, leading to the onset and exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and lung diseases. Over the past several decades, increasing air pollution and environmental exposure owing to global urbanization, industrialization, and rapid economic ...
Xin‐Yan Liu +4 more
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Background Bronchial arteries are typically small vessels measuring less than 2 mm proximally and less than 0.5 mm distally as they course toward the hila.
Youssriah Yahia Sabri +4 more
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Massive hemoptysis due to recurrence of bronchial to pulmonary vascular malformation: A case report
Bronchial dieulafoy lesions are quite rare with relatively few case reports in the literature. Symptoms may vary but the lesion is often associated with hemoptysis and may present as massive hemoptysis.
Chelsey White +4 more
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The non-obligatory role of endothelial cells in the relaxation of arterial smooth muscle by acetylcholine [PDF]
The concept of Endothelium Derived Relaxing Factor (EDRF), put forward by Furchgott in the earlier 80s of the past century, implies that nitric oxide (NO) produced by NO synthase (NOS) in the endothelium in response to acetylcholine (ACh) passively ...
Frantisek Kristek +5 more
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Chinese Expert Consensus on Critical Care Ultrasound Applications at COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
The spread of new coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) follows a different pattern than previous respiratory viruses, posing a serious public health risk worldwide. World Health Organization (WHO) named the disease as COVID-19 and declared it a pandemic. COVID-19 is
Cui, MD, Ligang +19 more
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The failing heart under stress: echocardiography is an essential monitoring tool in the Intensive Care Unit [PDF]
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Poelaert, Jan
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