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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and devastating condition characterized by vascular cell proliferation and is associated with several metabolic derangements. We hypothesized that metabolic derangements in PAH can be detected by measuring metabolic by-products in exhaled breath. ⋯ Breathprint is different between patients with PAH and healthy control subjects. Several specific compounds, including ammonia, were elevated in the breath of patients with PAH. Exhaled ammonia levels correlated with severity of disease.
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COPD Epidemiology & Physiology PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However the prevalence of COPD and associated risk factors are not well studied in most developing countries. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Basheer Khassawneh, Musa Al-Omari, Yousef Khader, Ali Shaker Dauod, Zouhair Amarin, George BergusNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis(LAM) is an extremely rare lung disease affecting Caucasian women of childbearing age. There are approximately 1300 known patients with LAM in North America. There has been only one previously reported case of LAM involving the pancreas1. Here we discuss an unusual case of acute pancreatitis in a LAM patient. ⋯ Though extrapulmonary manifestations in LAM have been reported, they are extremely rare. This case is unique as it illustrates an unusual presentation of likely extrapulmonary LAM as acute pancreatitis.Reference #1: Solitary lymphangioleiomyoma of pancreas mimicking pancreatic pseudocyst--a case report. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2012 Jun;43(2):336-9DISCLOSURE: Rajiv Dhand: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Speaker bureau - GSK, Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Advisory Committee - Mylan, Cardeas Pharma, Other: Research studies - Bayer, Mylan, Other: International Physician Coordinator for multi-center clinical trial - Astra-Zeneca The following authors have nothing to disclose: Dhanu Bhat, Syed Mudassar Naqshbandi, Naveed SheikhNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pleural Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Patients coming for preoperative evaluation are often diagnosed for first time with underlying diseases that go unnoticed unless patients present for evaluation. One such example is hypoxia. We present 74 year-old male with no significant past medical history coming for preoperative evaluation for cataract surgery and was hypoxic. With careful assessment of history and physical exam along with imaging revealed asbestosis, thus highlighting importance of occupational exposure. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Meenal Malviya, Asad Omar, Navneet Kumar, Muhammad EhteshamNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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BronchiectasisSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of inhaled colistin in elderly patients with bronchiectasis and chronic bronchial PA infection in reducing hospital readmissions ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Eva Tabernero, Pilar Gil, Ramon Alkiza, Javier Garros, Anibal Hernandez, Juan Luis ArtolaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.