D25 UNUSUAL INFECTIONS: CASE REPORTS: Role Of Systemic Hypertension In Submassive Hemoptysis

D25 UNUSUAL INFECTIONS: CASE REPORTS: Role Of Systemic Hypertension In Submassive Hemoptysis

Home monitoring by her daughter revealed that most episodes of hemoptysis occurred around midnight when her systolic blood pressure was elevated. Pathology demonstrated acute and chronic bronchitis, severe bronchiectasis, subpleural interstitial fibrosis, and embolic material with vascular occlusion...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors: Fennelly, K P, Goldstein, D, Kleiner, D, Brofferio, A, Hoang, C, Olivier, K N
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York American Thoracic Society 01-01-2017
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Health risk assessment
Hemoptysis
Hypertension
Ostomy
Thoracic surgery
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Summary:Home monitoring by her daughter revealed that most episodes of hemoptysis occurred around midnight when her systolic blood pressure was elevated. Pathology demonstrated acute and chronic bronchitis, severe bronchiectasis, subpleural interstitial fibrosis, and embolic material with vascular occlusion but no vasculitis. Since discharge, she has had rare episode of scant hemoptysis and is feeling well.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970