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Transplantation Case Report PosterSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Lung transplantation is considered a curative therapy for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). We report a case of recurrence of IPAH after lung transplantation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Tathagat Narula, Carol Farver, Serpil Erzurum, Micheala Aldred, Charles Lane, Marie Budev, Olufemi AkindipeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Patient predictors of dexmedetomidine effectiveness for sedation in intensive care units.
Dexmedetomidine, a selective α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is increasingly used as a sedative in intensive care despite variations in patients' responses. ⋯ Effective sedation with dexmedetomidine is variable.
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Cancer Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Primary thyroid lymphoma is a rare neoplasm, representing 0.6 to 5% of thyroid malignancies. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Francina Bolanos, Emmanuel Peña Gomezportugal, Enrique Guzman del alba, Patricio Santillán Doherty, Fortunato JuarezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Biomass smoke exposure is a risk factor for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Little is currently known concerning clinical differences between COPD due to tobacco and to biomass smoke. The purpose of this study was to search for clinical differences between both types of disease ⋯ Pilar Sanjuán: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Almirall, Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim Rafael Golpe: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Novartis, GSK, Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Almirall Luis Pérez-de-LLano: Grant monies (from industry related sources): Almirall, Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Almirall, Novertis, Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, GSK, Menarini Esteban Cano: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: GSK Olalla Castro-Añon: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: NovartisNo 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: Mild hypoxia has been seen in approximately one third of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an important cause in a patient with hypoxemia and CLD. HPS in patients with CLD modifies the line of management and determines the prognosis of the disease. HPS is characterized by arterial de-oxygenation, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation (IPVD) in the setting of liver disease. This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of HPS and to find predictive value of respiratory parameters in the diagnosis of HPS in patients admitted for liver transplant evaluation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amrut Sindhu Sanikop, Raj SinghNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.