EBM Newsletter – Evidence-based Medicine
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Primary hypertension ACE inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors ( ACE inhibitors ) and angiotensin receptor blockers ( ARBs; sartans ) are widely prescribed for primary hypertension ( systolic blood pressure greater than 14 …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbations
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) are a major cause of hospital admission and mortality. They contribute to long-term decline in lung function, physical capacity an …
Diagnosing chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a rare and relatively poorly understood disease. It remains underdiagnosed and is often not recognized in primary and secondary care, as its symptoms a .