Heartburn – Why “Test and Treat” Is Best - Frankly Speaking EP 157
Jan 27, 2020•11 min
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Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-157
Overview: Heartburn is a frequent complaint in primary care practices. The etiology is broad, from reflux to H. pylori infection and PUD. While many clinicians treat symptomatically, this may not lead to patient satisfaction. A recent network meta-analysis published in The BMJ, concluded that a ‘test and treat’ approach resulted in the lowest reports for patients to remain symptomatic at follow-up.
Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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