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Cardiovascular Case Report Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Transmural Myocardial Infarction is a potentially life threatening condition. The electrocardiogram (EKG) is a very important tool to identify patients having a Myocardial Infarction for an early intervention. ⋯ EKG interpretation can be affected by electrolyte disturbances and hence serial EKGs should be performed while evaluating patients with chest pain to identify any dynamic changes.Reference #1: N/ADISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Sameer Chadha, Geurys Rojas Marte, Sarita Konka, Jinu John, Bilal Malik, Gerald Hollander, Jacob ShaniNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pulmonary Function TestingSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: In typical restriction, there is a proportionate reduction in the TLC and in the FVC (TLC %pred-FVC %pred < 5%). In some patients there is a disproportionate reduction in the FVC as compared to the TLC (TLC %pred-FVC %pred ≥5%) along with an increase in the residual volume. We call this pattern 'complex restriction' (CR). This study aims to better understand the clinical and pulmonary function profile of patients with CR as compared to typical restriction. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Brittany Dykstra, Vivek Iyer, Kenneth Parker, Robert Hyatt, Paul ScanlonNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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COPD Rehabilitation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Acute exacerbations (AEs) have a negative impact on various aspects of the progression of COPD, but objective and detailed data on the impact of hospitalizations for an AE are needed. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of hospitalization on multiple physical parameters in adults with acute exacerbation of COPD. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marie Carmen Valenza, Maria José Flores-Barba, Irene Torres-Sánchez, Gerald Valenza-Demet, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Lydia Martin-MartinNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Lung Cancer Posters IISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is caused by a gradual and insidious obtruction/compression of the superior vena cava (SVC). The most frequent etiology are malignant mediastinal tumors (80%) and lung cancer account for 75-80% of all these cases, with most of these being small-cell carcinomas. SVCS treatment depends on etiology. Aims: Characterization of lung carcinoma patients who developed SVCS and its subsequent treatment. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ines Sanches, Lígia Fernandes, Cláudia Lares dos Santos, Ana Figueiredo, Fernando BarataNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Tuberculosis Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: In the Philippines, tuberculosis (TB, has been one of the most common causes of hemoptysis. This case report presents a patient with hemoptysis that may be a sequelae of chronic TB. However, further investigation reveals a concomitant non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection and the co-existence of aspergilloma aggravating the condition. ⋯ The co-exsistence of NTM and Aspergilloma may complicate hemoptysis in a patient with an underlying chronic pulmonary insult. All efforts must be exhausted and diagnostic armaments be maximized in order to promptly address the needs of the patient.Reference #1: Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung infection complicated by chronic necrotising pulmonary aspergillosis. I Hafeez,M F Muers, S A Murphy,E G V Evans, R C Barton, P McWhinney. Thorax 2000;55:717-719Reference #2: Coexistence of intracavitary fungal colonization (fungusball) and active tuberculosis. GISELA UNIS, PEDRO DORNELLES PICON(TE SBPT), LUIZ CARLOS SEVERO. J Bras Pneumol 2005; 31(2): 139-43.Reference #3: Emerging of Mycotic Infection in Patients Infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Sunita Bansod and Mahendra Rai. World Journal of Medical Sciences 3 (2): 74-80, 2008DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: John Noel Chan, Shirley Jane Panganiban, Angelo Adraneda, Jonathan Paolo RustiaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.