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Does Ivabradine Improve Quality Of Life In Cardiovascular Disease Patients?, Daniel E. Lynch Jan 2016

Does Ivabradine Improve Quality Of Life In Cardiovascular Disease Patients?, Daniel E. Lynch

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this review is to determine whether ivabradine therapy can improve the quality of life in cardiovascular disease patients.

Study Design: The studies included in this review are one randomized control study and two double blind randomized control studies from 2008, 2010, and 2012.

Data Source: The three studies in this review were obtained by performing a PubMed search using the keywords “ivabradine” and random control trial.” All articles were published in English and in peer-reviewed journals.

Outcomes Measured: The three studies ascertained whether there was a decrease in hospitalization events within coronary artery disease and heart …


Is Polidocanol Foam Sclerotherapy Effective In Treating Varicose Veins As Compared To Conventional Treatments?, Sachi Patel Jan 2016

Is Polidocanol Foam Sclerotherapy Effective In Treating Varicose Veins As Compared To Conventional Treatments?, Sachi Patel

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not Polidocanol foam sclerotherapy is effective in treating varicose veins as compared to conventional treatments.

STUDY DESIGN: Review of three randomized controlled trials. All three studies are published in English between 2008 – 2012.

DATA SOURCES: Three randomized control trials were found using PubMED and Medline. The sources were selected based on the outcomes measured and how the studies and outcomes mattered to patients (POEMS).

OUTCOMES MEASURED: The patients’ assessment for quality of life analyzed by logistic regression model, Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CVIQ), EQ-5D model, Visual …