What Is Different in Acute Hematologic Malignancy-Associated ARDS? An Overview of the Literature.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Acute hematologic malignancies are a group of heterogeneous blood diseases with a high mortality rate, mostly due to acute respiratory failure (ARF). Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one form of ARF which represents a challenging clinical condition. The paper aims to review current knowledge regarding the variable pathogenic mechanisms, as well as therapeutic options for ARDS in acute hematologic malignancy patients. Data collection: We provide an overview of ARDS in patients with acute hematologic malignancy, from an etiologic perspective. We searched databases such as PubMed or Google Scholar, including articles published until June 2022, using the following keywords: ARDS in hematologic malignancy, pneumonia in hematologic malignancy

SUBMITTER: Cotorogea-Simion M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9503421 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature