Looking for a way to up your precepting game through the use of technology? In this piece, we provide some free and relatively easy-to-use tools that you can incorporate into your learning experience.
Which Thiazide-Type Diuretic Should be First-Line in Patients with Hypertension?
The Eighth National Joint Committee recommends a thiazide-type diuretic as one of the first line treatment options for patients with hypertension. However, there is substantial evidence to support the use of a thiazide-like diuretic (e.g., chlorthalidone) over a thiazide diuretic (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ). In this piece, we review the data on why thiazide-like agents should be preferred in this setting.
Clinical Update on the Pharmacologic Management of Pericarditis
What is the most optimal strategy for the pharmacologic management of pericarditis? Dr. Benjamin Laliberte reviews the latest evidence in a new video.