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Episode 396: 404. albuterol/budesonide, DOAC in 4 Days, Statins for AAA
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Episode 396: 404. albuterol/budesonide, DOAC in 4 Days, Statins for AAA
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2504544 During follow-up ranging from 12 to 52 weeks, fewer patients had severe exacerbations in the albuterol/budesonide group than in the albuterol group (5% vs. 9%). Patients in the albuterol/budesonide group had less than half the total exposure to systemic glucocorticoids as those in the albuterol group (mean, 23 vs. 62 mg per year). Clinical Practice: This study supports the use of an as-needed combination of albuterol and budesonide in reducing severe asthma exacerbations in patients with mild asthma who are inadequately controlled by SABA alone. This aligns with current recommendations by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), which advocates for an inhaled corticosteroid plus a fast-acting bronchodilator as rescue therapy across all treatment steps for patients aged 12 years and older. https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S0140673625004398?returnurl=https:%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0140673625004398%3Fshowall%3Dtrue&referrer=https:%2F%2Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2F Clinical Recommendation: The findings support the practice of initiating DOAC treatment within 4 days of an acute ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, as it reduces the risk of early recurrent ischemic stroke without increasing hemorrhagic complications. This challenges the traditional approach of delaying anticoagulation to avoid potential bleeding risks. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.074544?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org reduce the necessity for surgical intervention.Clinical Recommendations: Given their proven cardiovascular benefits, safety profile, and cost-effectiveness, high-dose statins should be strongly considered for patients with small AAAs, particularly those without contraindications.Future Directions:
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