Articles: chronic.
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COPD Comorbidity PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Comorbidities with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is one of the most important problems. Previous reports suggested that systemic inflammation may be the link between COPD and comorbidities, but this issue is still low debated in Japan. Whatever the mechanism of comorbidities may be, it has important clinical, prognostic and therapeutic problems. In this study, investigated for the evaluation and measures about COPD burden patients of the current situation in rural area Japan. And also aimed that through comorbidities, contributes to improving patients care and COPD awareness. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Tomoyasu UnoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with chronic intravenous prostanoid through a chronic tunneled catheter has been reported to be associated with bacteremia and sepsis; however bacterial endocarditis is rarely reported. Here we report a patient with idiopathic PAH receiving chronic intravenous prostacyclin that developed acute Clostridium perfringens aortic valve endocarditis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amitesh Agarwal, Alex DuarteNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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The Effect of Serum Vitamin D Level in Korean Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients.
COPD Comorbidity PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To determine the relationship of serum vitamin D level with lung function, acute exacerbation, 6 minute walking (6MW) distance, and quality of life. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ji Ye Jung, Ah Young Leem, Eu Dong Hwang, Song Yee Kim, Se Kyu Kim, Joon ChangNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Bronchiectasis PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Evaluate the characteristics of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Maria João Oliveira, Daniel Coutinho, Daniel Vaz, Maria do Céu BritoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Epidemiologic characterization of ICU admissions of patients with exacerbation of COPD, review and comparison of severity scores with the remaining ICU admissions and analysis of prognostic factors for mortality and complications. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ricardo Reis, Margarida Dias, Artur Vale, Francisco EstevesNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.