This activity is part of the Frankly Speaking with Dr. Frank Domino podcast series.
Podcast
Heartburn - Why "Test and Treat" Is Best - Frankly Speaking EP 157Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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.
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CME/CE Information
0 Credits - Not for CME/CE Credit
Release Date: 1/27/2020
Expiration Date: 5/10/2022
Topics
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the common etiology for dyspepsia
- Appreciate ‘red flags’ when treating patients with dyspepsia
- Learn the most effective approach for evaluation and management.
Faculty
Frank J. Domino, MD
Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Professor and Chairman, Dept of Family Medicine
UMass Medical School/Baystate
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