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Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
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1
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Warfarin versus aspirin for stroke prevention in an elderly community population with atrial fibrillation (the Birmingham Atrial Fibrillation Treatment of the Aged Study, BAFTA): a randomised controlled trial.
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Lancet
|
2007
|
10.10
|
|
2
|
Telemonitoring and self-management in the control of hypertension (TASMINH2): a randomised controlled trial.
|
Lancet
|
2010
|
6.36
|
|
3
|
Cost-effectiveness of options for the diagnosis of high blood pressure in primary care: a modelling study.
|
Lancet
|
2011
|
4.12
|
|
4
|
Effect of age on stroke prevention therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation: the atrial fibrillation investigators.
|
Stroke
|
2009
|
3.89
|
|
5
|
Screening versus routine practice in detection of atrial fibrillation in patients aged 65 or over: cluster randomised controlled trial.
|
BMJ
|
2007
|
3.30
|
|
6
|
Does changing from mercury to electronic blood pressure measurement influence recorded blood pressure? An observational study.
|
Br J Gen Pract
|
2003
|
3.09
|
|
7
|
Research output on primary care in Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States: bibliometric analysis.
|
BMJ
|
2011
|
3.01
|
|
8
|
International clinical recommendations on scar management.
|
Plast Reconstr Surg
|
2002
|
2.88
|
|
9
|
How should we rate research?
|
BMJ
|
2006
|
2.65
|
|
10
|
Coverage and uptake of systematic postal screening for genital Chlamydia trachomatis and prevalence of infection in the United Kingdom general population: cross sectional study.
|
BMJ
|
2005
|
2.43
|
|
11
|
Predictors of suppurative complications for acute sore throat in primary care: prospective clinical cohort study.
|
BMJ
|
2013
|
2.41
|
|
12
|
Clinical score and rapid antigen detection test to guide antibiotic use for sore throats: randomised controlled trial of PRISM (primary care streptococcal management).
|
BMJ
|
2013
|
2.41
|
|
13
|
2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice: The Sixth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of 10 societies and by invited experts)Developed with the special contribution of the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (EACPR).
|
Eur Heart J
|
2016
|
2.09
|
|
14
|
Warfarin versus aspirin for prevention of cognitive decline in atrial fibrillation: randomized controlled trial (Birmingham Atrial Fibrillation Treatment of the Aged Study).
|
Stroke
|
2014
|
2.05
|
|
15
|
Helicobacter pylori test and treat versus proton pump inhibitor in initial management of dyspepsia in primary care: multicentre randomised controlled trial (MRC-CUBE trial).
|
BMJ
|
2008
|
1.98
|
|
16
|
Accuracy of diagnosing atrial fibrillation on electrocardiogram by primary care practitioners and interpretative diagnostic software: analysis of data from screening for atrial fibrillation in the elderly (SAFE) trial.
|
BMJ
|
2007
|
1.86
|
|
17
|
Awareness and perception of heart failure among European cardiologists, internists, geriatricians, and primary care physicians.
|
Eur Heart J
|
2008
|
1.80
|
|
18
|
Incidence and clinical variables associated with streptococcal throat infections: a prospective diagnostic cohort study.
|
Br J Gen Pract
|
2012
|
1.67
|
|
19
|
Predicting out-of-office blood pressure level using repeated measurements in the clinic: an observational cohort study.
|
J Hypertens
|
2014
|
1.53
|
|
20
|
Is subclinical thyroid dysfunction in the elderly associated with depression or cognitive dysfunction?
|
Ann Intern Med
|
2006
|
1.47
|
|
21
|
Patients' experiences of self-monitoring blood pressure and self-titration of medication: the TASMINH2 trial qualitative study.
|
Br J Gen Pract
|
2012
|
1.44
|
|
22
|
A cross-sectional study of quality of life in an elderly population (75 years and over) with atrial fibrillation: secondary analysis of data from the Birmingham Atrial Fibrillation Treatment of the Aged study.
|
Europace
|
2012
|
1.43
|
|
23
|
Envisioning a learning health care system: the electronic primary care research network, a case study.
|
Ann Fam Med
|
2012
|
1.42
|
|
24
|
Placebo use in the United kingdom: results from a national survey of primary care practitioners.
|
PLoS One
|
2013
|
1.37
|
|
25
|
Prevalence of subclinical thyroid dysfunction and its relation to socioeconomic deprivation in the elderly: a community-based cross-sectional survey.
|
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
|
2006
|
1.30
|
|
26
|
"I" and "we": a concordancing analysis of how doctors and patients use first person pronouns in primary care consultations.
|
Fam Pract
|
2002
|
1.25
|
|
27
|
Public awareness of heart failure in Europe: first results from SHAPE.
|
Eur Heart J
|
2005
|
1.21
|
|
28
|
Availability of inhaled insulin promotes greater perceived acceptance of insulin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
|
Diabetes Care
|
2005
|
1.21
|
|
29
|
Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the general population and in high-risk groups: the ECHOES study.
|
Europace
|
2012
|
1.19
|
|
30
|
A concordance-based study of metaphoric expressions used by general practitioners and patients in consultation.
|
Br J Gen Pract
|
2002
|
1.09
|
|
31
|
Practical recommendations for the use of ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, aldosterone antagonists and angiotensin receptor blockers in heart failure: putting guidelines into practice.
|
Eur J Heart Fail
|
2005
|
1.04
|
|
32
|
Patient self-management of anticoagulation therapy: a trial-based cost-effectiveness analysis.
|
Br J Haematol
|
2006
|
0.97
|
|
33
|
A qualitative study of GP, NP and patient views about the use of rapid streptococcal antigen detection tests (RADTs) in primary care: 'swamped with sore throats?'.
|
BMJ Open
|
2013
|
0.95
|
|
34
|
Development and initial validation of a simple clinical decision tool to predict the presence of heart failure in primary care: the MICE (Male, Infarction, Crepitations, Edema) rule.
|
Eur J Heart Fail
|
2012
|
0.94
|
|
35
|
The REFER (REFer for EchocaRdiogram) protocol: a prospective validation of a clinical decision rule, NT-proBNP, or their combination, in the diagnosis of heart failure in primary care. Rationale and design.
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2012
|
0.93
|
|
36
|
Ten-year prognosis of heart failure in the community: follow-up data from the Echocardiographic Heart of England Screening (ECHOES) study.
|
Eur J Heart Fail
|
2012
|
0.92
|
|
37
|
The relationship between serum TSH and free T4 in older people.
|
J Clin Pathol
|
2012
|
0.92
|
|
38
|
Protocol for Past BP: a randomised controlled trial of different blood pressure targets for people with a history of stroke of transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in primary care.
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2010
|
0.88
|
|
39
|
Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of telemonitoring and self-management in the control of hypertension: telemonitoring and self-management in hypertension. [ISRCTN17585681].
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2009
|
0.87
|
|
40
|
A randomised controlled trial of a probiotic 'functional food' in the management of irritable bowel syndrome.
|
BMC Gastroenterol
|
2013
|
0.87
|
|
41
|
Optimal loading dose of warfarin for the initiation of oral anticoagulation.
|
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
|
2012
|
0.86
|
|
42
|
Cardiologists' awareness and perceptions of guidelines for chronic heart failure. The ADDress your Heart survey.
|
Eur J Heart Fail
|
2008
|
0.86
|
|
43
|
Real-world trials to answer real-world questions.
|
Pharmacoeconomics
|
2005
|
0.86
|
|
44
|
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, risk factors, and outcome trials: comparisons with cardiovascular disease.
|
Proc Am Thorac Soc
|
2006
|
0.85
|
|
45
|
Protocol for Birmingham Atrial Fibrillation Treatment of the Aged study (BAFTA): a randomised controlled trial of warfarin versus aspirin for stroke prevention in the management of atrial fibrillation in an elderly primary care population [ISRCTN89345269].
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2003
|
0.85
|
|
46
|
Automated Risk Assessment for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation (AURAS-AF)--an automated software system to promote anticoagulation and reduce stroke risk: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial.
|
Trials
|
2013
|
0.84
|
|
47
|
Heart failure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease.
|
Curr Opin Pharmacol
|
2013
|
0.84
|
|
48
|
An analysis of factors that predict patient consent to take part in a randomized controlled trial.
|
Fam Pract
|
2007
|
0.83
|
|
49
|
Exploring weight loss services in primary care and staff views on using a web-based programme.
|
Inform Prim Care
|
2012
|
0.83
|
|
50
|
Type 2 diabetes, thiazolidinediones, and cardiovascular risk.
|
Br J Gen Pract
|
2009
|
0.83
|
|
51
|
Heart failure guidelines and prescribing in primary care across Europe.
|
BMC Health Serv Res
|
2005
|
0.83
|
|
52
|
Time to re-appraise the role of alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists in the management of hypertension?
|
J Hypertens
|
2010
|
0.82
|
|
53
|
Predictors of incident atrial fibrillation and influence of medications: a retrospective case-control study.
|
Br J Gen Pract
|
2011
|
0.82
|
|
54
|
Targets and self-management for the control of blood pressure in stroke and at risk groups (TASMIN-SR): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2013
|
0.82
|
|
55
|
Would primary healthcare professionals prescribe a polypill to manage cardiovascular risk? A qualitative interview study.
|
BMJ Open
|
2013
|
0.81
|
|
56
|
The potential for CETP inhibition to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
|
Curr Med Res Opin
|
2006
|
0.80
|
|
57
|
Cost effectiveness of warfarin versus aspirin in patients older than 75 years with atrial fibrillation.
|
Stroke
|
2011
|
0.80
|
|
58
|
Why are GPs treating subclinical hypothyroidism? Case note review and GP survey.
|
Prim Health Care Res Dev
|
2012
|
0.80
|
|
59
|
Statins in heart failure: retrospective cohort study using routine primary care data.
|
Ann Med
|
2009
|
0.79
|
|
60
|
An international longitudinal registry of patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke (GARFIELD): the UK protocol.
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2013
|
0.78
|
|
61
|
A comparison of Bayesian and maximum likelihood methods to determine the performance of a point of care test for Helicobacter pylori in the office setting.
|
Med Decis Making
|
2003
|
0.78
|
|
62
|
Concordance with heart failure medications: what do patients think?
|
Fam Pract
|
2006
|
0.78
|
|
63
|
Improving antithrombotic management in patients with atrial fibrillation: current status and perspectives.
|
Semin Thromb Hemost
|
2009
|
0.77
|
|
64
|
Lipid management in cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines: strategies and tactics for implementation.
|
Atherosclerosis
|
2007
|
0.77
|
|
65
|
Angiotensin receptor blockers and cardiovascular outcomes.
|
BMJ
|
2011
|
0.77
|
|
66
|
A cross-sectional study of hypertension in an elderly population (75 years and over) with atrial fibrillation: secondary analysis of data from the Birmingham Atrial Fibrillation in the Aged (BAFTA) randomised controlled trial.
|
Int J Cardiol
|
2006
|
0.77
|
|
67
|
A single-pill combination of amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium (update).
|
Drugs Today (Barc)
|
2007
|
0.76
|
|
68
|
A loosely coupled framework for terminology controlled distributed EHR search for patient cohort identification in clinical research.
|
Stud Health Technol Inform
|
2012
|
0.76
|
|
69
|
Does pre-operative education of patients improve outcomes? The impact of pre-operative education on recovery following coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
|
Eur Heart J
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
70
|
The Oxford Renal (OxRen) cross-sectional study of chronic kidney disease in the UK.
|
BMJ Open
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
71
|
The young at risk of CVD are the least likely to receive preventive cardiovascular medications in New Zealand.
|
J Prim Health Care
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
72
|
Trial Protocol: a randomised controlled trial of extended anticoagulation treatment versus routine anticoagulation treatment for the prevention of recurrent VTE and post thrombotic syndrome in patients being treated for a first episode of unprovoked VTE (The ExACT Study).
|
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
73
|
Anticoagulant management in patients with atrial fibrillation.
|
Semin Thromb Hemost
|
2009
|
0.75
|
|
74
|
Delivering quality and value in heart failure.
|
BMJ
|
2009
|
0.75
|
|
75
|
The relationship between serum TSH and free T4 in older people.
|
Postgrad Med J
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
76
|
What is the place of beta-blockade in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction with preserved left ventricular function? Evidence and (mis)interpretation.
|
Prog Cardiovasc Dis
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
77
|
Reuse of routinely collected health data for clinical research: considerations in a central England case study.
|
Stud Health Technol Inform
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
78
|
Thromboembolism.
|
Clin Evid
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
79
|
[2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice].
|
Kardiol Pol
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
80
|
Thromboembolism.
|
Am Fam Physician
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
81
|
Thromboembolism.
|
Clin Evid
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
82
|
Thromboembolism.
|
Am Fam Physician
|
2004
|
0.75
|
|
83
|
Thromboembolism.
|
Clin Evid
|
2004
|
0.75
|