Articles: function.
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COPD Epidemiology & Physiology PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The aim of our study was to evaluated the capacity of NT-proBNP to identify high risk patients with COPD exacerbations. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Elena Garcia Castillo, Tamara Alonso Pérez, Gonzalo Segrelles Calvo, Olga Rajas Naranjo, Enrique Zamora García, Julio AncocheaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Transplantation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: We want to share our experience with extracorporeal membrane oxigenation system (ECMO) in the management of a primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: José González García, Sebastian Peñafiel, Eugenia Libreros Niño, Diana Baquero Velandia, Victor Calvo Medina, Carlos Jordá Aragón, Gabriel Sales Badia, Juan Escrivá, Ángel García Zarza, Juan Pastor GuillemNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Infectious Disease Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: MonoMAC is a rare syndrome characterized by a haplodeficiency of GATA2 gene products resulting in monocytopenia, B-cell and NK-cell lymphopenia, and an increased susceptibility to atypical infections1 Since its discovery in 2010, there have been only 28 other cases described in the literature. The lack of widespread familiarity with this disease impedes early identification and often leads to mistreatment with near-fatal consequences. Here we describe a case of MonoMAC which eluded diagnosis for over one year. ⋯ As our patient exemplifies, a heightened awareness of this new entity is important to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment with chronic steroids given the potential of devastating iatrogenic complications.Reference #1: Vinh et al. Blood 2010;115:1519-1529DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Jason Schnack, Aarti Mittal, Ching-Fei ChangNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Diffuse Lung Disease Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a life threatening condition; it has been associated with many etiologies, including exogenous agents or drugs. Irrespective of its causes, the clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features of DAH may be similar. Hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable gels have been available for the general market since 2003 as cosmetic dermal fillers and skin booster. It is general belief that HA is a safe product. We describe a rare case of DAH caused by the use of hyaluronic acid gels. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Jose Basora, Ricardo Fernandez, Modesto GonzalezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To describe a novel case of recurrent isolated right ventricular takotsubo cardiomyopathy and discuss the role of autonomic dysfunction and regional differences in myocardial sympathetic innervation in this condition. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz, Jose CodolosaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.