CHEST Journal | The American College of Chest Physicians

The latest Journal Citation Report by Thomson Reuters shows:

CHEST Impact Factor: 6.519
-- up from 6.360 last year
-- in the top 3 among 43 respiratory journals worldwide
CHEST ranks second in total number of citations and articles.

CHEST features cutting edge research in the multidisciplinary specialties of chest medicine. Learn More

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July 04, 2011

Combination Antithrombotic Therapy May Increase Bleeding Risk

A new study suggests that the use of combination antithrombotic therapy may increase the risk of clinically relevant bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

July 04, 2011

Identifying Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Early Remains Problematic

One in five patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in the United States report symptoms for more than 2 years before diagnosis.

July 04, 2011

Indacaterol May Reduce Exacerbations in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD

New research shows that indacaterol is effective and well tolerated for patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

May 02, 2011

Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Improved By Adenotonsillectomy

A new study analyzed changes in heart rates in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) after having adenotonsillectomy (AT) and found evidence of improvement in OSAS.

May 02, 2011

Race and Ethnicity Can Influence End-Of-Life Care in the ICU

A recent study shows a disparity in treatment choices for end-of-life care made by families for patients in the ICU based on race, ethnicity, and levels of understanding.