Presentation Outline ICHP Annual Meeting September 13-15

Which of the following is true regarding
azithromycin based on the recent trial in
N Engl J Med?
A. It can cause sudden CV
death.
B. It increases the risk for
CV death compared to
levofloxacin.
C. It increases the risk for
non‐CV death.
D. It increases the risk for
death from any cause
compared to
amoxicillin.
Media‐Worthy Trial Assessment #3:
THROMBOTIC STROKE AND
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION WITH
HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION
N Engl J Med. 2012;366(24):2257-2266.
8/30/2012
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