19. Epigastric pain Flashcards
1
Q
An empiric treatment strategy for GERD, gastritis, and PUD is the most widely accepted initial therapeutic intervention in patients without red flag symptoms.
A
self-directed trial of over-the-counter anti-secretory therapy, either a histamine-2 receptor antagonist or a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI).
2
Q
Several randomized trials have demonstrated that the “PPI test”, defined as a short-term trial of prescription-strength PPI, is both sensitive and specific for diagnosing GERD in patients with classic symptoms
A
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3
Q
Management of Epigastric Pain Resistant to Salvage Therapy
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Endoscopy
