Critically Appraised Topics: HARM
(May 07)
In a 62 year old woman diagnosed with hypertension what is the risk of developing hyponatremia with starting at thiazide diuretic? What is the risk of symptomatic hyponatremia?
(April 07)
In a 20 year old women on OCP who is non-smoker, what is risk of VTE and is risk of thromboembolic disease greater for "3rd generation" OCP?
(February 07)
In a 65 year old male with known CAD undergoing coronary catheterization for evaluation of symptomatic angina, what is the risk of stroke as a complication of the catheterization?
(December 06)
In a 43 yo woman with bulimia nervosa, what is her risk of cardiac arrhythmias?
(October 06)
In a 45 yo w/ depression, what is the risk of suicide after starting an SSRI?
(August 06)
What is the risk of sudden death when treating hypertension with thiazide diuretics?
(April 06)
In a 55 yo male with a history of MI treated with a statin, what is the risk of adverse effects (myalgias, liver toxicity, etc.) requiring discontinuation of therapy?
(February 06)
In a 75 yo male with Afib, what is the risk of intracranial bleed when given warfarin therapy compared to no treatment (or aspirin)?
(December 05)
In patients with significant risk factors for MI or angina, what is the risk of vigorous exercise for inducing an MI?
(November 05)
In premenopausal women on OCP, what is the risk of endometrial cancer associated with not having withdrawal bleeds?
(August 05)
In a 68 year-old woman with asthma and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, what is the risk of asthma exacerbation secondary to beta-blocker therapy?