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Quantifying COPD as a risk factor for cardiac disease in a primary prevention cohort
Conclusions In a large real-world population without CVD, people with physician-diagnosed COPD were 25% more likely to have a major CVD event, after adjustment for CVD risk and other factors. This rate is comparable to the rate in people with diabetes and calls for more aggressive CVD primary prevention in the COPD population.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - August 31, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maclagan, L. C., Croxford, R., Chu, A., Sin, D. D., Udell, J. A., Lee, D. S., Austin, P. C., Gershon, A. S. Tags: COPD and smoking Original Articles: Tuberculosis and clinical trials Source Type: research

Prognostic factors for mortality, intensive care unit and hospital admission due to SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies in Europe
Background As mortality from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is strongly age-dependent, we aimed to identify population subgroups at an elevated risk for adverse outcomes from COVID-19 using age-/gender-adjusted data from European cohort studies with the aim to identify populations that could potentially benefit from booster vaccinations. Methods We performed a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to investigate the role of underlying medical conditions as prognostic factors for adverse outcomes due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), including death, hospitalisation, intensive c...
Source: European Respiratory Review - November 2, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Vardavas, C. I., Mathioudakis, A. G., Nikitara, K., Stamatelopoulos, K., Georgiopoulos, G., Phalkey, R., Leonardi-Bee, J., Fernandez, E., Carnicer-Pont, D., Vestbo, J., Semenza, J. C., Deogan, C., Suk, J. E., Kramarz, P., Lamb, F., Penttinen, P. Tags: Respiratory infections and tuberculosis Reviews Source Type: research

Laboratory-confirmed respiratory infections as triggers for acute myocardial infarction and stroke: a self-controlled case series analysis of national linked datasets from Scotland
While acute respiratory tract infections can trigger cardiovascular events, the differential effect of specific organisms is unknown. This is important to guide vaccine policy. Using national infection surveillance data linked to the Scottish Morbidity Record, we identified adults with a first myocardial infarction or stroke from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2014 and a record of laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection during this period. Using self-controlled case series analysis, we generated age- and season-adjusted incidence ratios (IRs) for myocardial infarction (n=1227) or stroke (n=762) after infections compare...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - March 29, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Warren-Gash, C., Blackburn, R., Whitaker, H., McMenamin, J., Hayward, A. C. Tags: Respiratory infections and tuberculosis Original Articles: Infection Source Type: research

The prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Sri Lanka:outcome of the BOLD study
Conclusion: The prevalence of COPD in Sri Lankan adults is similar to global and regional prevalences.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amarasiri, L., Gunasinghe, W., Sadikeen, A., Fernando, A., Madegedara, D., Wickramasinghe, R., Gunasekera, K. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Restrictive Spirometry Pattern is Associated with Increased Arterial Stiffness in Men and Women.
CONCLUSIONS: Both restrictive spirometry pattern and reduced FVC were associated with a higher risk of arterial stiffness, not only in males but also in females. Clinically, assessment of arterial stiffness might be considered in individuals with restrictive spirometry pattern. PMID: 28411113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Chest - April 11, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wu IH, Sun ZJ, Lu FH, Yang YC, Chou CY, Chang CJ, Wu JS Tags: Chest Source Type: research

Limited value and prohibitive risk of percutaneous coronary interventions in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
Conclusion PCI for patient with advanced CKD carries a very high risk. It should be done on individual basis. Outcome is expected to be poor and short term benefit is expected to be limited.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - November 14, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Predictive value of EndTidalCO2, lung mechanics and other standard parameters for weaning neurological patients from mechanical ventilation
Conclusion We concluded that measurements of RSBI, MIP (maximum inspiratory pressure), EndTidalCO2 and dynamic compliance were more accurate predictors of extubation failure in patients with neurological insults than other standard weaning parameters.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - November 28, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

TB meets COPD: An emerging global co-morbidity in human lung disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is emerging as the third largest cause of human mortality worldwide after heart disease and stroke. There is growing evidence of a co-morbidity between COPD and tuberculosis (TB), the leading cause of death globally due to respiratory infection. Thus, the increase in the burden of COPD over the coming decades, as predicted by the World Health Organisation, is of concern with respect to the control of TB. A better understanding of the interactions between these two diseases is essential for the design of complementary preventive and control strategies.
Source: Tuberculosis - September 2, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ronan F. O’Toole, Shakti D. Shukla, E.Haydn Walters Tags: Review Source Type: research

Role of new oral antithrombin in management of thrombophilia presented with multiple infarctions (cerebral, myocardial and pulmonary embolism)
Publication date: Available online 5 January 2015 Source:Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Author(s): Mohamed Abdelwahab , Ayman El-Dib , Mohamed Hantera , Ayman A. Al-azzouny Background Thromboembolic disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity Current anticoagulant therapies have several caveats in the clinical use. New oral antithrombin (Dabigatran) provides comparable or superior thromboprophylaxis in multiple thromboembolic disease indications compared to standard of care. Aim of this work To evaluate the role of a new oral antithrombin, in management of thrombophilia presented with multip...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - January 5, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Medical knowledge level of Roma inmantes
Conclusions. We have noticed that a great part of the subjects did not have basic medical knowledge. We can say that the level of tuition has a direct impact on FEV1. The primary care physician can potentially improve patient outcomes by increasing medical education level, including the recognition of exacerbation, risk factors, signs and symptoms. The format for the delivery of education will vary depending on staff availability and expertise.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Oancea, C., Fira-Mladinescu, O., Marc, M., Decun, C., Iovan, I., Stoia, E., Crisan, A., Tudorache, V. Tags: 12.1 Medical Education, Web and Internet Source Type: research

ANCA associated vasculitis - Evaluation of diagnosis, treatment and outcome in a group of 68 patients
Conclusions: Significant differences exist between GPA and MPA at the initial presentation that can predict the evolution of the disease. The management of patients with ANCA-associated vasculitides is difficult and marked by the adverse effects of the therapy.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Belaconi, I., Toma, C., Stancu, S., Dumitrache-Rujinski, S., Tudose, C., Croitoru, A., Grigoriu, L., Leonte, D., Magheran, E., Bogdan, M. Tags: 1.13 Clinical Problems - Other Source Type: research