Translation and validation of the Greek version of the hypertension knowledge-level scale.

Aims And Objectives: To translate and validate a Greek version of the Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale.

Background: The major barrier in the management of hypertension is the lack of adherence to medications and lifestyle adjustments. Patients' knowledge of the nature of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors is a significant factor affecting individuals' adherence.

A higher tidal volume may be used for athletes according to measured FVC.

We investigated whether professional athletes may require higher tidal volume (Tv ) during mechanical ventilation hypothesizing that they have significantly higher "normal" lung volumes compared to what was predicted and to nonathletes. Measured and predicted spirometric values were recorded in both athletes and nonathletes using a Spirovit SP-1 spirometer (Schiller, Switzerland). Normal Tv (6 mL/kg of predicted body weight) was calculated as a percentage of measured and predicted forced vital capacity (FVC) and the difference (δ) was used to calculate the additional Tv required using the equation: New Tv(TvN) = Tv + (Tv × δ).

Spirometry may underestimate airway obstruction in professional Greek athletes.

Purpose: Lung development and consequently, lung volumes, are affected by the duration, type and intensity of sporting. Athletes may have higher spirometric values compared to predicted which may lead to misclassification of this population and misdiagnosis during clinical evaluation. The aim of the study was to compare measured spirometric values with those predicted from the European Community for Steel and Coal statement in Greek professional athletes.

Rare roentgenologic manifestations of pulmonary edema.

Purpose Of Review: Unilateral pulmonary edema (UPE) is an unusual manifestation of pulmonary edema that is frequently confused with other causes of unilateral alveolar and interstitial infiltrates. Until now limited data existed regarding the prevalence, cause, and outcome of patients presenting with cardiogenic UPE. The purpose of this review is to give insights into this rare entity.