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Pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

, 2005
The current paradigm for the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is that chronic airflow limitation results from an abnormal inflammatory response to inhaled particles and gases in the lung. Airspace inflammation appears to be different
Macnee, W
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Distribution, recognition and clinical implications of syndromic conditions in adults with congenital heart disease

Open Heart
Objective Syndromic conditions are frequently associated with congenital heart disease (CHD). Their distribution, recognition and prognostic impact in adults with CHD (ACHD) remain poorly characterised due to limited assessment beyond childhood.Methods ...
Michael A Gatzoulis, Gerhard Paul Diller, Aleksander Kempny, Margarita Brida, Andreas Hoschtitzky, Masahiko Umei, Tuan-Chen Aw   +6 more
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Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis

International Journal of COPD, 2021
Jia-Jie Wang Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jia-Jie WangMedical College, Soochow University, No.
Wang JJ
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Rapidly progressive respiratory failure after helminth larvae ingestion

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2021
Background Self-administration of helminths has gained attention among patients as a potential but unproven therapy for autoimmune disease. We present a case of rapidly progressive respiratory failure in a patient with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and ...
Anahit A. Zeynalyan, Balaji Kolasani, Chetan Naik, Christopher J. G. Sigakis, Leann Silhan, Susan K. Mathai   +5 more
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Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists in Multiple Sclerosis: A Topical Narrative Review

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonists (RAs) are a relatively new class of drugs that were initially approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and, subsequently, weight reduction in patients with obesity.
Audrey Y. Chang, Farrah J. Mateen
wiley   +1 more source

Pulmonary valvulotomy in a fetus with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum : first experience in Turkey [PDF]

, 2012
The mortality and morbidity of children with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA/IVS) is closely related with right ventricle hypoplasia and its consequent hemodynamics.
Polat, Tugcin Bora, Danısman, N.
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Comparative Study on the Quality of Life of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients [PDF]

Objective: The main goal of this study is to compare the Quality of Life (QoL) of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients between three different regions: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom (UK) and Morocco. Another aim of
Bihi, Imane Ben
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Infective endocarditis: Awareness, knowledge gaps and behaviours amongst adults with congenital heart disease

International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease
Background: Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) have an increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE), associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
S. Haider, K. Krishanthasan, I. Olakorede, A. Constantine, I. Rafiq, K. Dimopoulos   +5 more
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Ventricular rhythm disturbances during computer spirography in patients with stable ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical and functional predictors of occurrence

Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal, 2019
The purpose of the study is to determine the predictors of cardiac rhythm disturbance during spirography in patients with a combination of stable coronary heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials and methods.
Yu. M. Mostovoi, L. V. Rasputina, D. V. Didenko, A. O. Dovhan   +3 more
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Pregnancy in a Patient With Tetralogy of Fallot and Borderline Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

JACC: Case Reports, 2020
Management of pregnancy in patients with complex congenital heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension has always been a challenge. We are presenting a patient with complex congenital heart disease and borderline pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
Alexandra A. Frogoudaki, MD, PhD, Sotiria Liori, MD, Penelope Rafouli-Stergiou, MD, PhD, Olga Boleti, MD, Maria Kalantzi, MD, Ignatios Ikonomidis, MD, PhD, John Parissis, MD, PhD   +6 more
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