Severe infective endocarditis in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: 12 years after combined surgery. A case report by Yu. A. Lutokhina, V. A. Osadchaya, N. V. Morozova, N. V. Chichkova, N. A. Ganieva, M. A. Pigalitsyna, S. L. Dzemeshkevich

“…Brief description. A 40-year-old male patient with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) developed episodes of fever up to 39,0° C after carotid endarterectomy. …”
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Physical Activity in COPD by Natalia Tylczyńska, Kinga Tylczyńska, Zuzanna Skiba, Jakub Skiba, Aleksandra Zielińska, Szymon Szypulski, Kinga Kowalik, Maria Michalska, Sebastian Iwaniuk, Ignacy Maciejewski

“…The purpose of this study was to present pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of COPD and principal strategies and types of exercises of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD. Description of State of Knowledge: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to progressive respiratory dysfunction, muscle loss, and decreased exercise capacity, significantly impairing quality of life. …”
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Rare filamin C variants among patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy referred for septal myectomy by S. E. Andreeva, A. V. Gurshchenkov, V. V. Zajcev, A. A. Kozyreva, A. I. Mihaleva, A. S. Murav'ev, V. K. Grebennik, L. B. Mitrofanova, M. L. Gordeev, O. M. Moiseeva, A. A. Kostareva

“…To determine the prevalence and profile of rare variants of the filamin C gene (FLNC) among patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HCM) referred for septal myectomy, and to provide a clinical description of HCM occurring with these variants.Material and methods. …”
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Investigating the feasibility of an 8-week mindful breathing programme on breathlessness and self-efficacy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an open-label study by Shirley Harris, Jennifer Jordan, Amanda Wilkinson, Philippa Seaton

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Incidence, Prevalence, and Mortality Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease over 2001 to 2011: A Public Health Point of View of the Burden by Mariève Doucet, Louis Rochette, Denis Hamel

“…An increase of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence was reported in Canada despite the decline of the main risk factor. …”
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BREATHEIN: Better understanding obstructive REspiratory Airway disease Treatment and HEalth: a nationwide INvestigative survey in Denmark—a study protocol by Anders Løkke, Ole Hilberg, Lone Lund Pedersen, Kristina Kock Hansen

“…Introduction Understanding patient perspectives on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is limited, with no prior studies employing such a large-scale, proactive survey to systematically target individuals with a confirmed prescription for inhalation medication. …”
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Effect of an Educational Program on Healthcare Professionals’ Readiness to Support Patients with Asthma, Allergies, and Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease for Improved Medication Adh... by Malin Axelsson, Benita Björk, Ulrika Berg, Karin Persson

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Age-period-cohort analysis of the incidence trend of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among elderly residents in China from 1992 to 2021 by Mengmeng PAN, Xie ZHANG

“…ObjectiveTo understand the incidence trends of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among elderly adults in China and to provide a reference for optimizing COPD prevention and control strategies in China. …”
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Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024 by Bian H, Zhu S, Xing W, Qi L, Xue J, Peng X, Jin Z, Zhao H

“…The results of this study will provide new ideas and directions for subsequent related research.Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, coronary heart disease, CHD, inflammation, bibliometrics, visual analysis…”
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Barriers and facilitators to detection and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in people with severe mental illnesses, qualitative interview study and referrer survey by Sophie Faulkner, Joseph Firth, David Shiers, Megan Kalucy

“…Abstract Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a relatively common condition. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Mindfulness Behavior Intervention Combined with Progressive Breathing Training on Pulmonary Function Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive P... by Shan Yu, Hui Fan

“…Studies have shown that 50%–70% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have fatigue in addition to respiratory symptoms, so relieving respiratory symptoms and reducing fatigue are the main treatment objectives for COPD patients. …”
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Characteristics of Physical Exercise Programs and Their Effects on Quality of Life and Functional Capacity in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Scoping Revi... by Rafael Oliveira, João Paulo Brito, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Maria de Brito Soares, Alexandre Duarte Martins, Tiago Vasconcelos, João Moutão, Susana Alves

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often exhibit some degree of intolerance to physical exercise and several limitations in daily activities. …”
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Analysis of Acupoint Selection and Combinations in Acupuncture Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Protocol for Data Mining by He Y, Li L, Zhou M, Xu Y, Tang J, Wu Y, Liu M, Xing B, Li X, Wang X

“…We will strictly screen literature according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, and then extract relevant data for analysis. Descriptive statistics will be performed in Excel 2021. …”
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Evaluation of a Novel eHealth Tool for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Trial by Åsa Karlsson, Pernilla Sönnerfors, Sara Lundell, Annika Toots, Karin Wadell

“… BackgroundThere is a growing interest in eHealth solutions to enhance access to and use of pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a novel eHealth tool (Me&COPD) to support pulmonary rehabilitation concerning usability, exercise adherence, intensity, progression, and adverse events. …”
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Treatment Patterns and Triple Therapy Utilization in Chinese Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Analysis of Real-World Data from the Yinzhou Database by Chen Y, Li X, Hou D, Li W, Liu Z, Zhang M, Cheang I, Shen P, Lin H, Zhan S, Sun F, Song Y

“…Different combinations of ICS, LAMA and LABA prescribed during follow-up were categorized as single, dual, or triple therapies. Descriptive analysis was performed to depict the treatment patterns of each therapy.Results: A total of 7888 patients were prescribed at least one COPD therapy during the follow-up. …”
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Severe Airway Obstruction Caused by Esophageal Bezoar with Coca-Cola and Creon (Pancrelipase) in a Patient with Underlying Achalasia: A Comprehensive Case Report by Kinnera Sahithi Urlapu, Nikhitha Mantri, Harish Patel, Priscilla Lajara Hallal, Sridhar Chilimuri, Gilda Diaz-Fuentes

“…He failed various endoscopic techniques to remove the obstruction. Given the patient’s poor surgical candidacy, he was started in a thrice-daily regimen of Creon dissolved in 165 mL of Coca-Cola, over a 4-day period. …”
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Internal Medicine Resident’s Knowledge and Attitudes towards Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia: A Survey-based Cross-sectional Study by Mohammad A. Alhajery, Abdulwahed Abdulaziz Alotay, Eysa N. Alsolamy, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alanazi, Rayan A. Qutob, Yousef M. Alammari, Ismail S. Alateeq, Najd Mabrouk Alanazi, Abdulaziz M Aleidan, Fahad Awadh Alanazi, Tariq Radi Alanazi, Abdulaziz Abdulmajeed Alotay

“…Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a widespread yet underdiagnosed condition with significant health risks, including cardiovascular and metabolic issues. …”
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Lung function measurements in the Greenlandic Inuit population: results from the Greenlandic health survey 2017–2019 by P. Geisler, M. E. Jørgensen, C. Viskum Larsen, P. Bjerregaard, V. Backer, A. S. Homøe, I. Olesen, U. M. Weinreich

“…Smoking history was obtained. Obstructive spirometry was defined as FEV1/FVC <70%. …”
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Features of COPD That Lead to Stigmatisation and Its Consequences: A Framework Synthesis by Jiwoo Sohn, Eleanor Rochester, Adejoke O. Oluyase

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Which skeletal pattern should consider the correlation between the tongue volume versus the upper airway and craniofacial structure? A cross-sectional descriptive study in Vietname... by Lam N. Le, Loc T. Tan, Trinh T. N. Nguyen, Khanh P. V. Le

“…MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive prospective study analysis was conducted on 120 patients with varying skeletal patterns who sought examination and treatment at the Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. …”
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