Heartburn Why Test and Treat Is Best - Frankly Speaking EP 157

Published: Jan. 27, 2020, 5:30 a.m.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits\u2122 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 \u2018test and treat\u2019 approach resulted in the lowest reports for patients to remain symptomatic at follow-up. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato