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Clinical Scenario:
You saw RR for cluster headaches. You noted that his blood pressure was elevated and that hypertension control would be discussed at his next appointment. You know Mr. R is interested in lifestyle changes to help bring his blood pressure within normal limits. He also mentioned mild stress from his teenaged children. You decided to see if there is any evidence surrounding relaxation techniques, like yoga, meditation, or biofeedback to help control his hypertension.
P | Middle aged patient with hypertension |
I | Meditation, Yoga, Biofeedback |
C | NA |
O | Normal blood pressure |
Clinical Question:
In middle age patients with hypertension, are meditation, yoga, and biofeedback effective in bringing blood pressure within normal limits?
--Find randomized controlled trials to help answer the question.
Hint: Limit to randomized controlled trial article type.
Use the AGE filter instead of typing the age in the search box. Turn on the Age filter by clicking Additional Filters button, click Age, then select the relevant ages to display.
These are resources that I find useful for specific question types. If you have time, explore these resources and keep in mind when questions they can answer come up.
Lab Book
Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests is useful reference book for lab values. What makes me look past the old fashioned interface is that entries include sections for Clinical Implications (Increased values are seen in.... Decreased values are seen in....) which can be helpful for thinking in terms of differential diagnosis.
Drug Book
AHFS Drug Information is reviewed drug information from the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. It is arranged by drug class and many drug classes begin with a General Statement for the class.
Natural Medicine Resource
This database provides professional monographs for herbs and supplements. It provides information for what the supplement is used and likely effectiveness. It cites the literature so you can see trace back to the studies informing the entries.