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Kenneth Nugent

Kenneth Nugent, MD

Professor
Division Chief: Pulmonary / Fellowship Program Director

Office: 806-743-3155
Email: kenneth.nugent@ttuhsc.edu

Patient Appointments:
806-743-3150
Clinic Location:
Texas Tech Pavilion, 2nd Floor

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Education:

  • Fellowship: University of Iowa, 1978
  • Residency: University of Iowa, 1976
  • Medical School: No information available
  • Undergraduate School: MD

Publications:

  • Organizing Pneumonia and Pulmonary Eosinophilic Infiltration Associated With Daptomycin. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 2007; 41: April
  • Cisplatin Nephrotoxicity (review). The Medical Sciences 334:115-124, 2007.
  • Granulomatous pneumocystosis jiroveci pneumonia in a patient with CLL: A literature review and hypothesis on pathogenesis.Am J Medical Sciences 333:131-135, 2007.
  • Short sleep times predict an increased BMI in Internal Medicine clinic patients. J Clin Sleep Medicine 3:681-688, 2007.
  • Infliximab-induced SLE-like syndrome involving the lung and pleura. Lupus 16:764-66, 2007.
  • Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema: Case Series Analysis, Journal of Investigative Medicine, 2007 Jan’55(1):S252-3.
  • PQ segment depression in a patient with benign atrial tumor. International Journal of Cardiology 130: e22-24, 2008
  • A 46-year-old man with dyspnea, dysphagia, and pulmonary hypertension. Chest 133:812-5, 2008.
  • Severe reversible myocardial depression in a patient with Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis suggesting tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy. Int J Cardiol 135:e16-9,2009.
  • Postextubation pulmonary edema: A case series and review. Respiratory Medicine 102:1659-62, 2008.
  • Left circumflex coronary artery to hepatic vein fistula: A case report and brief review of coronary vasculogenesis. Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine 2009; 10:179-82.
  • Effect of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibition on serum matrix metalloproteinase-13 and tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase-1 levels as a sign of plaque stabilization. J Cardiovasc Med 9: 1274-8, 2008.
  • The role of cardiac autonomic control in the pathogenesis of tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy. Am Heart J 156:e31, 2008.
  • Acute massive cerebral infarctions treated with hemodialysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 18:316-8, 2009.
  • Do comorbid psychiatric disorders contribute to the pathogenesis of tako-tsubo syndrome? A review of pathogenesis. Congest Heart Fail 15:31-4, 2009.
  • Kounis syndrome following beta-lactam antibiotic use: review of literature. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets 8:11-6, 2009.
  • Acute stress cardiomyopathy and deaths associated with electronic weapons. Int J Cardiol 132:312-7, 2009.
  • Acute quadriplegia from hyperkalemia: a case report and literature review. Neurologist 2010; 16:390-3.
  • Excited delirium, restraints, and unexpected death: a review of pathogenesis. Am J of Forensic Med & Pathol 2010; 31:107-112.
  • Advanced locally invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Am J Med Sci 338:68, 2009
  • Post-cardiac injury syndrome following transvenous pacemaker insertion: a case report and review of the literature. Heart, Lung, and Circulation 2009. 2009; 18:379-83.
  • A 22-year-old man with headache and stiff neck after a water skiing fall. Chest 135:225-7, 2009.
  • An 18-year-old woman with hyperammonemia. Chest 135:369-70, 2009.
  • Mitral regurgitation reduces systemic coagulation activity in patients with rheumatic heart disease. J Heart Valve Dis18:278-83, 2009.
  • Annuloaortic ectasis and ascending aortic aneurysm as a cardiovascular manifestation of acromegaly. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2010; 33: 438-40.
  • Aortic coarctation complicated with multiple saccular aortic aneurysms. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 10:608-9, 2009.
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and their role in heart failure progression. Europace 11:710-5, 2009.
  • Coronary artery aneurysms in Bechet’s disease. Cardiovasc Revasc Med 10:128-9, 2009.
  • Investigation of contacts exposed to a healthcare worker with cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 2009; 30: 502-504.
  • One hundred foot walk test for functional assessment of clinic patients. Am J of Med Sci 2009; 338:361-7.
  • A commentary on the use of the internal medicine in-training examination. Amer J Medicine 2009; 122:879-83.
  • Severe myocardial ischemia after concentrated epinephrine use for the treatment of anaphylaxis: Kounis syndrome or epinephrine effect? Heart and Lung 2010; 39: 160-3.
  • The utility of fragmented QRS complexes to predict significant intraventricular dyssynchrony in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with a narrow QRS interval. Can J Cardiol 2009; 25: 517-22.
  • Postpartum depression and apical ballooning syndrome (takotsubo syndrome). J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2009; 31:736-9.
  • Prophylactic implantation of cardioverter-defibrillators in idiopathic nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy for the primary prevention of death: A narrative review. Clinical Cardiology 2010; 33:254-60.
  • Sigmoid plasmacytoma mimicking colon cancer in a patient with multiple myeloma: case report and review of literature. Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71: 655-7.
  • Lenalidomide induced interstitial lung disease. Pharmacotherapy 2010; 30:325.
  • Amiodarone induced loculated pleural effusion: Case report and literature review of amiodarone induced pleural effusions. Pharmacotherapy 2010; 30:218.
  • Jaundice in a febrile returning traveler. E-medicine Case of the Week.
  • Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and radial artery coronary graft spasm. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2009; 19:658-60.
  • Emotional stress and tako-tsuba cardiomyopathy: observations on 2 distinct clinical pnehotypes. J Investig Med 2010; 58: 298-302.
  • Should hospitalized patients with pneumonia and cardiac risk factors be on telemetry? J of Ger Soc 2010; 58:406-409.
  • Novel swine-origin (S-OIV) H1N1 influenza A pneumonia in a lung transplant patient: a case report and review of the literature on performance characteristics of rapid screening tests for the S-OIV. Am J Med Sci 2009; 338:506-8.
  • Treatment of Kounis Syndrome. International Journal of Cardiology 2010; 143: 223-6.
  • Endoscopic removal of multiple duodenum foreign bodies: an unusual occurrence. World Journal of Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2: 186-189.
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis causing massive pulmonary artery aneurysm: a conservative approach. J Cardiovasc Med 2010 May 1
  • Congenital hypertrophy retinal pigment epithelium as a manifestation of colon cancer. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2010; 105:2510-1.
  • Aortic stenosis and angiodysplastic gastrointestinal bleeding; Heyde’s disease. Heart Lung 2011
  • Heyde’s syndrome: A critical review of the literature. J Heart Valve Dis 2011; 20:366-75.
  • Placental growth factor: A new kid on the block? South Med J 2010; 103: 973-874.
  • Pheochromocytoma presenting as systemic inflammatory response syndrome and lactic acidosis. ICU Director 2010; 1:257-260.
  • Effect of pioglitazone on platelet aggregation in a healthy cohort. Cardiology 2010; 116:253-256.
  • Severe tricuspid regurgitation in a patient receiving low-dose cabergoline for the treatment of acromegaly. J Heart Valve Dis 2010; 19:797-800.
  • Low-dose oral interferon [alpha} possibly retards the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and alleviates associated cough in some patients. Thorax 2010; 13:446-7.
  • Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in a community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection: A review of pathogenesis with a case for molecular mimicry. Autoimmunity Reviews 2011; 10: 181-188.
  • Acute dopamine depletion syndrome. J Am Geriatr Soc 2010; 58: 1600-1.
  • A 20-year-old woman with severe asthma refractory to Primatene Mist. Chest 2010; 138: 1253-5.
  • An unusual case of multi-organ failure. Medscape CME Case Presentation, Medscape.org, Released 12/13/2010.
  • Post-operative bleeding in a patient with normal screening coagulation tests. Am J Med Sci 2011; 342:262-4.
  • Congenital hypertrophy retinal pigment epithelium as a manifestation of colon cancer. Am J Gastroenterol 2010; 105:2510-1.
  • Ectopic thoracic kidney on Technetium 99m SPECT Imaging. Tex Heart Inst J 2011; 38:96-7.
  • Rosuvastatin therapy does not affect serum MMP-13 or TIMP-! Levels in hypercholesterolemic patients. Tex Heart Inst J 2011; 38:229-33.
  • Abdominal wall hematomas associated with low-molecular-weight heparins: an important complication in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2011; 59:1543-5.
  • Radial artery access as an emerging factor for decreasing mortality in cardiovascular interventions. J Interv Cardiol 2010; 23:95-9.
  • Treatment of prosthetic valve thrombosis: rationale for a prospective randomized clinical trial. J Heart Valve Dis 2010; 19:161-70.
  • Concurrent acute coronary syndrome and ischemic stroke following multiple bee stings. Int J Cardiol 2011; 151:e47—52.
  • Generalized lymphadenopathy secondary to an invasive fungal infection in an apparently healthy patient. Am J Med Sci 2010; 340:84-8.
  • Potential preventability of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Dig Dis Sci 2011; 56:2728-34.
  • Prolonged acute care in a 52-year-old man with respiratory failure: lessons learned from 70-day intensive care unit hospitalization. J Crit Care 2011;e9-e16.
  • Proton pump inhibitors and risk of fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Am J Gastroenterol 2011; 106:1209-18.
  • Bilateral foot necrosis caused by hepatitis C virus-induced mixed type II cryoglobulinemia. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 9:A22.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea and respiratory complications associated with vagus nerve stimulators. J Clin Sleep Med 2011; 15:401-7.
  • Tracheostomy scar and severe cough: more lessons. J Crit Care 2011; 26:529-30.
  • Conductive energy devices: a review of use and deaths in the United States. J Investig Med 2011; 59:1203-10.
  • Hyperthyroidism and pulmonary hypertension: an important association. Am J Med Sci 2011; 342:507-12.
  • Temporary transvenous cardiac pacing in patients with acute myocardial infarction predicts increased mortality. Cardiol Res [In press]
  • Cuff leak tests at the time of extubation correlate with voice quality assessment. ICU Director, [In press]
  • Obstructive sleep apnea and post-operative complications: Single center data, review of literature and guidelines for practicing internists and surgeons. Surgical Science [In press]

Presentations:

  • A project on multidisciplinary approach to treating obesity in children and adolescents.J Invest Medicine 55:S319, 2007. Presented at SSPR February 2007.
  • Negative pressure pulmonary edema: case series analysis. J Invest Medicine 55:S252, 2007. Presented at SSGIM February 2007.
  • Transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome. J Invest Medicine 55:S256, 2007. Presented at SSCI February 2007.
  • Impact of obstructive sleep apnea on post-operative morbidityand mortality in patients undergoing elective general surgical and orthopedic procedures.Sleep 30 (S): A160, 2007
  • Multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of obesity in adolescents. Southern Medical Society Annual Meeting 2007
  • Infliximab-induced SLE-like syndrome involving the lung and pleura. Lupus 16(9):764-6, 2007.
  • Contact investigation in a healthcare worker with cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis. Presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. April 5-8, 2008, Orlando, FL.
  • Use of isoniazid and rifampin for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) by the Texas State Health Department. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), October 21-24, 2010, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Abdominal wall hematoma following paracentesis. American College of Gastroenterology, October 15-20, 2010, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction in a 23-year-old football player. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Pericardial tamponade as initial presentation of acute leukemia. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Pulmonary leukostasis with acute respiratory distress syndrome: Clinical presentation of acute myeloid leukemia. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Subcutaneous nodule: An initial sign of internal disease. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Paraneoplastic lambert eaton myasthenic syndrome associated with prostate cancer. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The utility of screening for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus colonization in hospital admissions. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and proton pump inhibitors: Correlation of disease process. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Avulsed internal bumper of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube causing small bowel obstruction: A case report in elderly patient with intractable achalasia cardia. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Protein C deficiency associated with premature acute ischemic stroke. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Two unusual foci of metastatic melanoma. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • An unusual cause of post operative bleeding. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Abdominal wall hematoma caused by low molecular weight heparin: Review of cases and management. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Vagus nerve stimulators can induce sleep apnea syndrome in children with seizure disorders. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in asthmatic patient. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and chronic cotton dust exposure. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Left ventricular assist devices and gastrointestinal bleeding. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Characterizing the quantity and perceived quality of sleep in a health care student population. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Is the Sinonasal Questionnaire a useful screening instrument for chronic sinonasal diseases in pulmonary clinics? SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Appropriateness of stress ulcer prophylaxis use in the ICU. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Effect of stress ulcer prophylaxis on oropharyngeal flora in patients admitted to the ICU. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Steroids induce hyperglycemia in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Frailty in patients with chronic lung diseases undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Sleep habits, patterns and problems among health care workers in a tertiary hospital. SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2 011, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Is quantity of sleep associated with quality of sleep? SSCI Southern Regional Meetings, February 17-19, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Monitoring sedation in the intensive care unit using actigraphy. ATS International Conference May 16, 2011, Denver, Colorado.
  Research Interests  
  • The effects of sleep on obesity
  • Functional assessment of patients