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Contents: Volume 113/Number 4/April, 1998 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

	ARTICLES

	REVIEWS

	COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

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EDITORIALS

Opinions/Hypotheses: A New Department in CHEST
A. Jay Block Chest Apr 1998: 855. [PDF]

Mechanisms of Acute Epicardial and Myocardial Injury in Pericardial Disease
David H. Spodick Chest Apr 1998: 855–856. [PDF]

Preoperative Smoking Reduction: All or Nothing at All?
Glen A. Lillington and David P.L. Sachs Chest Apr 1998: 856–858. [PDF]

Use of the Breathing Reserve To Interpret Submaximal Exercise Responses
Donald A. Mahler Chest Apr 1998: 858–859. [PDF]

It's Not "Just a Virus" Anymore
Marc A. Judson Chest Apr 1998: 859–860. [PDF]

ARTICLES

The Acute Effect of Minocycline on the Pericardium: Experimental and Clinical Findings
Walter Markiewicz, Ilan Lashevsky, Diana Rinkevich, Uri Teitelman, and Shimon A. Reisner Chest Apr 1998: 861–866. [Abstract] [PDF]

Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Older Persons With Congestive Heart Failure
Wilbert S. Aronow, Chul Ahn, and Itzhak Kronzon Chest Apr 1998: 867–869. [Abstract] [PDF]

Left Ventricular-Arterial System Coupling at Peak Exercise in Dilated Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
Alain Cohen-Solal, Daniel Czitrom, René Gourgon, Marc Faraggi, Dominique Le Guludec, and Nicolas Delahaye Chest Apr 1998: 870–877. [Abstract] [PDF]

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With COPD
Louis E. Samuels, Marla S. Kaufman, Rohinton J. Morris, Robert Promisloff, and Stanley K. Brockman Chest Apr 1998: 878–882. [Abstract] [PDF]

Preoperative Smoking Habits and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
Leslie G. Bluman, Lori Mosca, Nancy Newman, and David G. Simon Chest Apr 1998: 883–889. [Abstract] [PDF]

Comparison of Short-term Functional Outcomes Following Unilateral and Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Robert M. Kotloff, Gregory Tino, Harold I. Palevsky, John Hansen-Flaschen, Peter M. Wahl, Larry R. Kaiser, and Joseph E. Bavaria Chest Apr 1998: 890–895. [Abstract] [PDF]

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: An Analysis of Hospital Costs
Ellen H. Elpern, Kathleen G. Behner, Bryce Klontz, William H. Warren, J. Peter Szidon, and Steven Kesten Chest Apr 1998: 896–899. [Abstract] [PDF]

Impaired Skeletal Muscle Endurance Related to Physical Inactivity and Altered Lung Function in COPD Patients
Isabelle Serres, Véronique Gautier, Christian Préfaut, and Alain Varray Chest Apr 1998: 900–905. [Abstract] [PDF]

Aerobic Endurance Training Program Improves Exercise Performance in Lung Transplant Recipients
Leopold Stiebellehner, Michael Quittan, Adelheid End, Georg Wieselthaler, Walter Klepetko, Paul Haber, and Otto C. Burghuber Chest Apr 1998: 906–912. [Abstract] [PDF]

Breathing Reserve at the Lactate Threshold to Differentiate a Pulmonary Mechanical From Cardiovascular Limit to Exercise
Benjamin D. Medoff, David A. Oelberg, David J. Kanarek, and David M. Systrom Chest Apr 1998: 913–918. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia in AIDS Patients: Value of Cytomegalovirus Culture From BAL Fluid and Correlation With Lung Disease
Caterina Uberti-Foppa, Flavia Lillo, Maria R. Terreni, Armando Puglisi, Monica Guffanti, Nicola Gianotti, and Adriano Lazzarin Chest Apr 1998: 919–923. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cytomegalovirus Viremia in Lung Transplant Recipients Receiving Ganciclovir and Immune Globulin
Carlos A. Gutiéerrez, Cecilia Chaparro, Mel Krajden, Tim Winton, and Steven Kesten Chest Apr 1998: 924–932. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treated With Directly Observed Therapy: Serial Changes in Lung Structure and Function
Richard Long, Bruce Maycher, Anil Dhar, Jure Manfreda, Earl Hershfield, and Nicholas Anthonisen Chest Apr 1998: 933–943. [Abstract] [PDF]

Community Respiratory Viral Infection in Adult Lung Transplant Recipients
Scott M. Palmer, Jr., Nancy G. Henshaw, David N. Howell, Sara E. Miller, Robert D. Davis, and Victor F. Tapson Chest Apr 1998: 944–950. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Comparison of the Availability of Tobramycin for Inhalation From Vented vs Unvented Nebulizers
Allan L. Coates, Clair F. MacNeish, Larry C. Lands, Dale Meisner, Susan Kelemen, and Elizabeth B. Vadas Chest Apr 1998: 951–956. [Abstract] [PDF]

Lung Deposition of Fenoterol and Flunisolide Delivered Using a Novel Device for Inhaled Medicines: Comparison of RESPIMAT With Conventional Metered-Dose Inhalers With and Without Spacer Devices
Stephen P. Newman, Joanne Brown, Karen P. Steed, Sandra J. Reader, and Heinrich Kladders Chest Apr 1998: 957–963. [Abstract] [PDF]

Is Normal Bronchial Responsiveness in Asthmatics a Reliable Index for Withdrawing Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment?
Alessandra Marabini, Giuseppe Cardinalini, Carla Severini, Antonio Ripandelli, and Andrea Siracusa Chest Apr 1998: 964–967. [Abstract] [PDF]

Compliance With Peak Expiratory Flow Monitoring in Home Management of Asthma
Johanne Côté, André Cartier, Jean-Luc Malo, Michel Rouleau, and Louis-Philippe Boulet Chest Apr 1998: 968–972. [Abstract] [PDF]

Longitudinal Determinants of Bronchial Responsiveness to Inhaled Histamine
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik and Vibeke Backer Chest Apr 1998: 973–979. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Relation Between Multiple Sleep Latency Test Findings and the Frequency of Apneic Events in REM and Non-REM Sleep
Ronald D. Chervin and Michael S. Aldrich Chest Apr 1998: 980–984. [Abstract] [PDF]

Arterial Blood Pressure Response to Transient Arousals From NREM Sleep in Nonapneic Snorers With Sleep Fragmentation
Frédéric Lofaso, Françoise Goldenberg, Marie Pia d'Ortho, André Coste, and Alain Harf Chest Apr 1998: 985–991. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Efficacy of Oral Appliances in the Treatment of Persistent Sleep Apnea After Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Richard P. Millman, Cynthia L. Rosenberg, Carol C. Carlisle, Naomi R. Kramer, Douglas M. Kahn, and Alice E. Bonitati Chest Apr 1998: 992–996. [Abstract] [PDF]

Analysis of Cell Type and Radiographic Presentation as Predictors of the Clinical Course of Patients With Bronchioloalveolar Cell Carcinoma
Kurt H. Albertine, Robert M. Steiner, Daniel M. Radack, Daniel M. Golding, Donald Peterson, Herbert E. Cohn, and John L. Farber Chest Apr 1998: 997–1006. [Abstract] [PDF]

Thoracoscopic Talc Poudrage in Malignant Pleural Effusions: Effective Pleurodesis Despite Low Pleural pH
Yossef Aelony, Randal Robert King, and Christian Boutin Chest Apr 1998: 1007–1012. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Acute Effects of Nasal Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Advanced Cystic Fibrosis
John T. Granton and Steven Kesten Chest Apr 1998: 1013–1018. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effect of High-Frequency Oral Airway and Chest Wall Oscillation and Conventional Chest Physical Therapy on Expectoration in Patients With Stable Cystic Fibrosis
Thomas A. Scherer, Jürg Barandun, Elena Martinez, Adam Wanner, and Eben M. Rubin Chest Apr 1998: 1019–1027. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effects of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Oscillated Flow Rate During High-Frequency Chest Compression
Ryan J. Perry, Godfrey C. W. Man, and Richard L. Jones Chest Apr 1998: 1028–1033. [Abstract] [PDF]

Absence of Left-Sided Predominance in Asbestos-Related Pleural Plaques: A CT Study
José C. Gallego Chest Apr 1998: 1034–1036. [Abstract] [PDF]

Transbronchial Lung Biopsy: Can Specimen Quality Be Predicted at the Time of Biopsy?
Frederick J. Curley, Jasbir S. Johal, Maura E. Burke, and Armando E. Fraire Chest Apr 1998: 1037–1041. [Abstract] [PDF]

Use of a Pulse Oximeter in an Adult Emergency Department: Impact on the Number of Arterial Blood Gas Analyses Ordered
Geneviève Le Bourdellès, Philippe Estagnasié, Fabien Lenoir, Patrick Brun, and Didier Dreyfuss Chest Apr 1998: 1042–1047. [Abstract] [PDF]

Right Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume as a Predictor of the Hemodynamic Response to a Fluid Challenge
John G. Wagner and James W. Leatherman Chest Apr 1998: 1048–1054. [Abstract] [PDF]

Serum Cardiac Troponin T as a Prognostic Marker in Early Sepsis
Claudia Spies, Volker Haude, Maria Overbeck, Walter Schaffartzik, Klaus Schröder, Rudolf Fitzner, and Norbert Runkel Chest Apr 1998: 1055–1063. [Abstract] [PDF]

Failure of Splanchnic Resuscitation in the Acutely Injured Trauma Patient Correlates With Multiple Organ System Failure and Length of Stay in the ICU
Orlando C. Kirton, Jimmy Windsor, Raymond Wedderburn, Judith Hudson-Civetta, David V. Shatz, Nicholas R. Mataragas, and Joseph M. Civetta Chest Apr 1998: 1064–1069. [Abstract] [PDF]

Reproducibility of Double Indicator Dilution Measurements of Intrathoracic Blood Volume Compartments, Extravascular Lung Water, and Liver Function
Oliver Godje, Marcus Peyerl, Tobias Seebauer, Oliver Dewald, and Bruno Reichart Chest Apr 1998: 1070–1077. [Abstract] [PDF]

Gastric and Esophageal Intramucosal PCO₂ (PiCO₂) During Endotoxemia: Assessment of Raw PiCO₂ and PCO₂ Gradients as Indicators of Hypoperfusion in a Canine Model of Septic Shock
Jorge A. Guzman, Felix J. Lacoma, and James A. Kruse Chest Apr 1998: 1078–1083. [Abstract] [PDF]

Optimizing Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation With an Inspiratory Impedance Threshold Valve
Keith G. Lurie, Katherine A. Mulligan, Scott McKnite, Barry Detloff, Paul Lindstrom, and Karl H. Lindner Chest Apr 1998: 1084–1090. [Abstract] [PDF]

Microsatellite Instability and Loss of Heterozygosity at Chromosomes 9 and 17 in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Marios E. Froudarakis, Pierre Fournel, Jean-Michel Vergnon, George Sourvinos, Demetrios A. Spandidos, Demosthenes Bouros, and Nikos M. Siafakas Chest Apr 1998: 1091–1094. [Abstract] [PDF]

Controversies Surrounding Long-term Anticoagulation of Very Elderly Patients in Atrial Fibrillation
Joseph E. Marine and Samuel Z. Goldhaber Chest Apr 1998: 1115–1118. [PDF]

Ischemic Heart Disease With Congestive Heart Failure: Problems in Clinical Management
Morton E. Tavel, Jeffrey A. Breall, and Bernard J. Gersh Chest Apr 1998: 1119–1122. [PDF]

A Man With Dyspnea, Productive Cough, and Chest Radiograph Showing Hyperinflation and a Diffuse Nodular Pattern
Marvin I. Schwarz Chest Apr 1998: 1123–1124. [PDF]

Hypoxic Respiratory Failure in a 30-Year-Old Spelunker
Peter G. Polos Chest Apr 1998: 1125–1126. [PDF]

Acute Pneumopathy in a Nonsurgical Transsexual
Tan Duong, Alvin J. Schonfeld, Margaret Yungbluth, and Ross Slotten Chest Apr 1998: 1127–1129. [PDF]

Massive Hemoptysis From a Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Associated With an Emphysematous Bulla
Russell P. Bowler, Marvin I. Schwarz, and Janette Durham Chest Apr 1998: 1130–1131. [Abstract] [PDF]

Venous and Arterial Gas Embolism Associated With Positive Pressure Ventilation
Lindell K. Weaver and Alan Morris Chest Apr 1998: 1132–1134. [Abstract] [PDF]

Elevation of Peak Expiratory Flow by a "Spitting" Maneuver: Measured With Five Peak Flowmeters
Valerie Strayhorn, Kenneth Leeper, Elizabeth Tolley, and Timothy Self Chest Apr 1998: 1134–1136. [Abstract] [PDF]

ARDS and Adrenal Insufficiency Associated With the Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Angelo Argento and Robert J. DiBenedetto Chest Apr 1998: 1136–1138. [Abstract] [PDF]

Circumflex Coronary Artery Dissection Following Waterskiing
Jeffrey Greenberg, Michael Salinger, Frank Weschler, Brian Edelman, and Randall Williams Chest Apr 1998: 1138–1140. [Abstract] [PDF]

REVIEWS

Long-acting Inhaled β₂-Agonists in Asthma Therapy
Robert H. Moore, Ayesha Khan, and Burton F. Dickey Chest Apr 1998: 1095–1108. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Natural History and Rate of Progression of Aortic Stenosis
Steven J. Lester, Brett Heilbron, Arthur Dodek, Ken Gin, and John Jue Chest Apr 1998: 1109–1114. [Abstract] [PDF]

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

Board Review Courses for Critical Care Medicine
Lawrence Martin Chest Apr 1998: 1141–1142. [PDF]

Board Review Courses for Critical Care Medicine
James K. Stoller, Alvin Lever, and Richard S. Irwin Chest Apr 1998: 1142. [PDF]

Deciphering Histoplasmosis, Systemic Noncaseating Granuloma, and Sarcoidosis in the Literature
Jerome M. Reich Chest Apr 1998: 1143. [PDF]

False-Positive Results of Carcinoembryonic Antigen in Pleural Effusions
Victoria Villena, Angel López Encuentra, and Francisco Pozo Rodríguez Chest Apr 1998: 1143–1144. [PDF]

Tumor Markers in Sputum of Patients With Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma
H. Canan Hasanoglu, Zeki Yildirim, and Munire Gokirmak Chest Apr 1998: 1144. [PDF]

Intracavitary Bleomycin vs Interferon in the Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions
Sergio Sartori, Lucio Trevisani, Ingrid Nielsen, Davide Tassinari, and Vincenzo Abbasciano Chest Apr 1998: 1145. [PDF]

Intracavitary Bleomycin vs Interferon in the Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions
Harry E. Wilkins, III Chest Apr 1998: 1146. [PDF]

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Hepatitis C Virus?
Maurizio Marvisi Chest Apr 1998: 1146. [PDF]

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Hepatitis C Virus?
Irawan Susanto and Jay I. Peters Chest Apr 1998: 1146–1147. [PDF]

Health-related Quality of Life: What is Being Measured?
Marjolaine M. Limbos and David P. Joyce Chest Apr 1998: 1147. [PDF]

Health-related Quality of Life: What is Being Measured?
Corry A. J. Ketelaars Chest Apr 1998: 1147–1148. [PDF]

Exercise Testing in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease
James E. Hansen and Karlman Wasserman Chest Apr 1998: 1148. [PDF]

Exercise Testing in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease
Steven H. Kirtland and Richard H. Winterbauer Chest Apr 1998: 1148–1149. [PDF]

Exercise Testing in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease
R. Loddenkemper Chest Apr 1998: 1149. [PDF]