CHEST Journal Podcasts

Acute Exacerbations of COPD Guidelines From CHEST and the CTS

Gerard J. Criner, MD, FCCP, is interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, on the just released guidelines for the prevention of acute exacerbations of COPD, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and the world.

Cardiac Troponin in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Rami Doukky, MD, and editorialist Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, meet in conversation with CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP to discuss Dr. Doukky et al's retrospective study showing that highly sensitive cardiac troponin I assay provides a good prognostic negative predictive value; consequently, it can play a role in identifying candidates for out-of-hospital treatment of acute PE.

The Future of Lung Transplantation

Steven D. Nathan, MD, FCCP, is interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, on his commentary discussing near- and long-term trends in lung transplantation, including new criteria for donors, procedures, and novel therapies.

Future of Thoracic PET Scanning

Geoffrey B. Johnson, MD, PhD, reviews the Ahead of the Curve Commentary in this month's issue which looks to the near-future clinical uses of thoracic PET scanning. He joins CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss improvements in the  technology, highlighting better resolution, ability to identify trace amounts of imaging agents, and use in chemotherapy monitoring. 

Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Anticoagulants and Cardiac Thromboses

Bruce L. Davidson, MD, MPH, FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to elaborate on his Commentary in this month's issue, outlining that direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulants are associated with cardiac thromboses and making the case that, except for rare instances, alternatives should be prescribed.

Robotic-Assisted vs Thoracoscopic Lobectomy

Subroto Paul, MD, FCCP, and Malcolm M. DeCamp, MD, FCCP, take time to discuss the article by Dr. Paul and colleagues in the December 2014 issue of CHEST with Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP. Their study evaluated the effectiveness of robotic-assisted vs thoracoscopic lobectomy. Thus far, in the early days of its use, they found that robotic-assisted lobectomy is associated with more injury and bleeding at a higher cost. The participants discussed potential future directions for robotics in this area.

Components Needed for High Quality LDCT for Lung Cancer

Two of the policy statement's authors, Peter J. Mazzone, MD, FCCP, and Gerard A. Silverstri, MD, FCCP, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to outline the nine components needed for high quality lung cancer screening programs as identified by speciality groups of CHEST and ATS. It is hoped that this statement will guide those who set up lung cancer screening programs and will help to clarify standards for reimbursement.

Long-term Outcomes For Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation During Sepsis

Allan J. Walkey, MD, and editorialist Gregory Y. H. Lip, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the research by Dr. Walkey et al showing that patients who developed new-onset atrial fibrillation during sepsis were more likely than those who did not to be at greater risk for hospitalizations for heart failure, ischemic stroke, and death. They discuss the need for follow up for these patients.

Management of Cough: Development and Overview of New CHEST Guidelines

Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP (CHEST Editor in Chief and Cough Guidelines Panel Chair) and Cough Expert Panel Member Tamara Pringsheim, MD, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to introduce the latest updates to the CHEST Cough Guidelines. The introductory overview article is published in this month's issue and other cough topic updates will be published in upcoming issues of CHEST. The focus of this month's podcast is the development of the current guidelines. Drs. Irwin and Pringsheim emphasize the importance of evaluating research to make recommendations and the importance of bringing experts in all fields to the table. Dr. Pringsheim, in addition to being a guideline writing expert, was invited to join the panel because she is a neuroscientist specializing in movement disorders and could better help to evaluate evidence for habit cough. 

Giants in Chest Medicine: Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick

Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick is interviewed by CHEST Associate Editor Peter J. Barnes, DM, Master FCCP, discussing her medical and research career, the problems facing women in medicine, her research into interstitial lung disease and asthma, and her time as the first female president of the Royal College of Physicians at a time of many changes to the UK National Health System. This interview can be also be viewed here.