Priority Updates from the Research Literature Surveillance (PURLS) (MU)Priority Updates from the Research Literature Surveillance is a knowledge translation system developed by the Family Physicians Inquiries Network.https://hdl.handle.net/10355/54002024-03-28T13:59:45Z2024-03-28T13:59:45ZA-fib and rate control: Don't go too lowDeane, KristenJones, KoharStevermer, James J.https://hdl.handle.net/10355/80562021-03-08T16:17:17Z2010-01-01T00:00:00ZA-fib and rate control: Don't go too low
Deane, Kristen; Jones, Kohar; Stevermer, James J.
Aim for a heart rate of <110 beats per minute (bpm) in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation. Maintaining this rate requires less medication than more stringent rate control, resulting in fewer side effects and no increased risk of cardiovascular events. Stength of recommendation: B: Based on 1 long-term randomized controlled trial (RCT).
2010-01-01T00:00:00ZACE inhibitors and ARBs: One or the other -- not both -- for high-risk patientsMisra, ShamitaStevermer, James J.Ewigman, Bernardhttps://hdl.handle.net/10355/54292021-03-08T16:17:15Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZACE inhibitors and ARBs: One or the other -- not both -- for high-risk patients
Misra, Shamita; Stevermer, James J.; Ewigman, Bernard
Avoid prescribing an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) for patients at high risk of vascular events or renal dysfunction. The combination does not reduce poor outcomes, and leads to more adverse drug-related events than an ACE inhibitor or ARB alone. Stength of recommendation: B: 1 large, high-quality randomized controlled trial (RCT).
2009-01-01T00:00:00ZAcute gout: Oral steroids work as well as NSAIDsPrasad, ShailendraEwigman, BernardHickner, Johnhttps://hdl.handle.net/10355/54212021-03-08T16:17:21Z2008-01-01T00:00:00ZAcute gout: Oral steroids work as well as NSAIDs
Prasad, Shailendra; Ewigman, Bernard; Hickner, John
Use a short course of oral steroids (prednisone 30-40mg/d for 5 days) for treatment of acute gout when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated. Steroids are also a reasonable choice as first-line treatment. Stength of recommendation: B: 2 good-quality, randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
2008-01-01T00:00:00ZAdd a fibrate to a statin?Lounsbery, Jody L.Prasad, ShailendraRowland, Katehttps://hdl.handle.net/10355/86672021-03-08T16:17:19Z2010-01-01T00:00:00ZAdd a fibrate to a statin?
Lounsbery, Jody L.; Prasad, Shailendra; Rowland, Kate
Do not routinely add a fibrate to a statin for patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for cardiovascular events. Stength of recommendation: B: Based on a good-quality randomized controlled trial.
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