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Is Apixaban Effective For The Prevention Of Stroke In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation?, Amira Moore
Is Apixaban Effective For The Prevention Of Stroke In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation?, Amira Moore
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this EBM review is to determine whether or not Apixaban is effective for the prevention of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies published all published in 2011.
DATA SOUCRES: Three double-blind randomized control trials found using the Cochrane Database and PubMed.
OUTCOME(S) MEASURED: Outcomes measured were occurrence of stroke (TIA or CVA), systemic embolism, major bleeding or clinically relevant non-major bleeding, and incidence of death.
RESULTS: Apixaban 2.5mg and 5mg were both superior to Warfarin in the prevention of stroke or …
Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effective In The Progression Of Oral Feeding, For Patients With Dysphagia, Caused By A Stroke?, Kristen Iaconelli
Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effective In The Progression Of Oral Feeding, For Patients With Dysphagia, Caused By A Stroke?, Kristen Iaconelli
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not electrical muscle stimulation is effective in the progression of oral feeding, for patients with dysphagia, caused by a stroke.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of 3 randomized controlled trials, published between 2008-2009.
DATA SOURCES: All 3 randomized controlled trials were found using the Cochrane database.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: All 3 studies measured subjective swallowing function pre- and post-treatment, however, each trial differed in the way they measured this. Permsirivanich et al used a functional oral intake scale (FOIS), or a 7-point scale reflecting the patient’s report of …