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Worse Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Outcomes in Patients Who Smoke Both Tobacco and Marijuana

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.080
Synopsis: 
We compared the clinical course and outcomes for the patients admitted for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who smoked tobacco and marijuana versus tobacco only. The results showed earlier onset of advanced COPD with more frequent progression to cor pulmonale and death in tobacco and marijuana smokers.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare clinical course and outcomes in patients admitted for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who smoke tobacco plus marijuana versus tobacco only.

Received: 
14 Mar, 2017
Accepted: 
31 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon charles_et_al-clinical_outcomes_in_tobacco_and_marijuana_smokers_with_copd.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cor pulmonale
tobacco and marijuana smoking
Journal Authors: 
LM Charles
MS Ambrose
M Didier
C Nathaniel
e-Published: 31 May, 2017

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

What Are the Factors Affecting on the Mortality of COPD Patients in the ICU?

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.593
Synopsis: 
Morbidity and mortality rates of COPD are continuously increasing throughout the world. We aimed to determine factors associated with in-hospital-mortality of all causes following critical care admissions of patients with COPD. Features during admission to the ICU of patients were studied such as demographic and clinical features, laboratory analyses and comorbid diseases. Co-morbid diseases such as CHF, AF and postoperative care affect mortality the most in COPD patients who are hospitalized in ICU. Laboratory tests like creatinine and clinical features like being intubated upon admission, duration of mechanical ventilation and EF are other independent variables that affect mortality.

ABSTRACT

Background: Morbidity and mortality rates of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are continuously increasing throughout the world. It is a major cause of death, imposes a great socioeconomic burden and constitutes a significant part of ICU patients.

Aim: To determine factors associated with in-hospital-mortality of all causes following   critical care admissions of patients with COPD.

Received: 
12 Dec, 2016
Accepted: 
30 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon arslan_et_al-mortality_of_copd_patients.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Co-morbidity
COPD
creatinine
ICU
Mortality
Journal Authors: 
Z Arslan
Ö Özmen
F Karakoc
D Kara
M Naldan
E Uzlaş
E Oral
P Aydın
e-Published: 27 Apr, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Serum RDW Level of COPD Patients and the Characteristics of the Exacerbation

DOI: 
10.7727.wimj/2016.367
Synopsis: 
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of hemogram. Nearly one third of COPD patients have increased RDW levels and exitus rates are higher in this group. It is suggested that elevated RDW might be related with increased mortality in COPD patients.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of red blood cell size heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the RDW level and characteristics of the COPD exacerbations.

Received: 
13 Jul, 2016
Accepted: 
07 Sep, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon baris_et_al-copd_and_rdw_level.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Mortality
hospitalization
COPD
exacerbation
RDW
Journal Authors: 
SA Baris
T Onyilmaz
EK Ucar
I Basyigit
H Boyaci
F Yildiz
e-Published: 09 Sep, 2016

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

The Role of Cardioselective Beta Blockers in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test and Echocardiography in COPD Patients

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.348
Synopsis: 
Physicians are still reluctant to use β-blockers in COPD patients as it is a contraindication. Previous studies evaluating pulmonary function test showed that β-blockers could be used in patients with COPD. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of cardioselective β-blockers on cardiopulmonary capacity during exercise. A novel test, CPET, is used in our study.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of cardioselective β-blockers in echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET) in COPD patients.

Received: 
07 Jul, 2016
Accepted: 
12 Aug, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon ucar_et_al-cardioselective_beta-blokers_vs_copd.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Echocardiography
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
COPD
Journal Authors: 
EK Ucar
F Yildiz
SA Baris
E Emre
S Bozyel
D Ural
H Boyaci
I Basyigit
e-Published: 12 Aug, 2016

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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