Handling and Grossing of Larger Cases
The correct procedures for handling resected tissue and preparing gross specimens for histologic evaluation of thoracic tumors are of great importance not only for diagnostic purposes but also for staging…
Clinical Management of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in North America. The 5-year relative survival rate among all patients with lung cancer is currently only 16%, compared with…
Salivary Gland–Type Tumors of the Lung
Primary salivary gland–type tumors of the lung are uncommon tumors that comprise no more than 1% of all lung neoplasms. Because of their rarity as primary lung neoplasms, salivary gland–type…
Vascular Tumors of the Lung
Primary vascular tumors of the lung are rare and represent a small percentage of primary lung neoplasms. They may be benign or malignant; however, no association with any specific factors…
Imaging Tumors of the Lung and Pleura
In the past few decades, the use of computers has revolutionized imaging, with the introduction of technologies such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, positron emission tomography…
Staging of Thoracic Malignancies: A Surgeon’s Perspective
The best hope for cure for most patients with malignancies involving the chest cavity lies with surgery. Complete resection of all gross disease with clear microscopic margins is the optimal…
Psychological Risk Factors and Coronary Artery Disease: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Management
Key Points • During the last three decades, epidemiologic studies have demonstrated a consistent relationship between psychosocial variables and coronary artery disease. • Psychosocial risk factors for coronary artery disease…
Use of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Positron Emission Tomography in Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Atherosclerosis Progression
Key Points • Atherosclerosis is a chronic immunoinflammatory disorder of the vascular, metabolic, and immune systems. • Detection of subclinical atherosclerotic disease will enable initiation of earlier treatment and prevent…
Exercise Treadmill Stress Testing With and Without Imaging
Key Points • Exercise stress testing is a safe procedure in asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic individuals and provides both diagnostic and prognostic information. • A growing body of literature supports…
Effects of Alcohol on Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Key Points • Most large prospective cohort studies show that regular, moderate consumers of alcohol have considerably lower risk for development of coronary heart disease and other types of CVD…
