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Lung Cancer Posters ISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Oxidative stress is increased in lung cancer (LC) and generated volatile organic compounds (VOC). We can detect VOC in exhaled breath using the analytical technique Thermal desorber-gase cromatography and mass spectrometry (TD-GC/MS). The determination of VOC, may be useful as a noninvasive screening in LC. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Javier Jareño, Maria Angeles Munoz, Carolin Wagner, Concepcion Civera, Luis CallolNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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SleepSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMPURPOSE: To evaluate sleep quality using polysomnographic parameters and validated questionnaires and to analize its relationship with asthma control. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Caroline Becker, Carlos martinez Rivera, Jorge Abad Capa, Maria Luisa Martinez Ortiz, Marisa Rivera Ortún, Zoran Stojanovic, Laura Rodriguez Pons, Nuria Bruguera Avila, Joan RuizNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Sarcoidosis-related pulmonary hypertension (SRPH) is an entity associated with significant morbidity and mortality irrespective of disease severity, while the pathogenic mechanisms remain poorly understood. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Vasileios Kouranos, Aggeliki Rapti, Elias Gialafos, Konstantina Aggeli, Petros Sfikakis, Nikolaos Koulouris, Athol Wells, George TzelepisNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Dilatation of the main pulmonary artery in the absence of pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition with numerous identified etiologies. Idiopathic pulmonary artery dilatation (IPAD) is a diagnosis of exclusion and is an extremely rare cause of pulmonary artery dilatation. Here we discuss a case of IPAD presenting as unexplained dyspnea. ⋯ IPAD is considered to be a benign condition. However, given the inherent risk of pulmonary artery rupture, it is prudent to observe these patients closely for a prolonged period of time.Reference #1: Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. Circulation 1960;21:710-716DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Syed Mudassar Naqshbandi, Naveed Sheikh, Kashif Aslam, Asra Afzal, Tina DudneyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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COPD 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 functional parameters in adults with acute exacerbation of COPD. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marie Carmen Valenza, Maria José Flores-Barba, Gerald Valenza-Demet, Irene Torres-Sánchez, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Angela Ruiz-SaezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.