Olivier Sitbon, MD, PhD, and Laurent Savale, MD, PhD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into the effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension-specific therapies on gas exchange and the development of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations in patients with portopulmonary hypertension.
DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.04.027
Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Olivier Sitbon, MD, PhD, and Laurent Savale, MD, PhD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into the effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension-specific therapies on gas exchange and the development of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations in patients with portopulmonary hypertension. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.04.027 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Olivier Sitbon, MD, PhD, and&nbsp;Laurent Savale, MD, PhD,&nbsp;join&nbsp;CHEST®&nbsp;Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into the effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension-specific therapies on gas exchange and the development of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations in patients with&nbsp;portopulmonary hypertension.
DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.04.027
Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Impact of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapies on Gas Exchange in Portopulmonary Hypertension

CHEST October 2026, Volume 170, Issue 4
CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST October 2026 issue, including an examination of the associations of mucus plugs with prognosis in COPD, an investigation into the association of in-hospital influenza vaccination with reduced one-year mortality in patients who are critically ill with chronic pulmonary disease, and more.   
Moderator:     Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

CHEST October 2026, Volume 170, Issue 4 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST October 2026 issue, including an examination of the associations of mucus plugs with prognosis in COPD, an investigation into the association of in-hospital influenza vaccination with reduced one-year mortality in patients who are critically ill with chronic pulmonary disease, and more. Moderator: Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

CHEST October 2026, Volume 170, Issue 4
CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST October 2026 issue, including an examination of the associations of mucus plugs with prognosis in COPD, an investigation into the association of in-hospital influenza vaccination with reduced one-year mortality in patients who are critically ill with chronic pulmonary disease, and more.   
Moderator:   &nbsp; Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

October 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights

Ella N.I. Christoph, MD, joins CHEST® Critical Care Podcast Moderator Dan Fein, MD, to discuss her research into how clinicians and families experience patient and family engagement in the ICU. 
This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in our open access journal CHEST Critical Care. 
DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2026.100272
Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Ella N.I. Christoph, MD, joins CHEST® Critical Care Podcast Moderator Dan Fein, MD, to discuss her research into how clinicians and families experience patient and family engagement in the ICU. This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in our open access journal CHEST Critical Care. DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2026.100272 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Ella N.I. Christoph, MD,&nbsp;joins&nbsp;CHEST®&nbsp;Critical Care&nbsp;Podcast Moderator Dan Fein, MD, to discuss her research into how clinicians and families experience patient and family engagement&nbsp;in&nbsp;the ICU.&nbsp;
This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in our open access journal CHEST&nbsp;Critical Care.&nbsp;
DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2026.100272
Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

CHEST Critical Care: Family Engagement in the ICU - Not Just Information Sharing and Decision-Making

Elie A. Akl, MD, PhD, joins CHEST for a conversation on the health effects of water-pipe tobacco smoking.

Elie A. Akl, MD, PhD, joins CHEST for a conversation on the health effects of water-pipe tobacco smoking.

Elie A. Akl, MD, PhD, joins CHEST for a conversation on the health effects of water-pipe tobacco smoking.&nbsp;

Water-Pipe Tobacco Smoking

Each month, CHEST hosts a discussion with the author of one or more articles from the current issue, adding context and commentary on the most relevant topics facing those in the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

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