Journal of comparative effectiveness research
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The availability of routinely collected health data, such as health administrative data, electronic health records, prescription records and disease registries, has increased in the information age. This has led to an explosion of reports of comparativeness effectiveness research using such data. ⋯ The Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research has endorsed these guidelines. In this commentary, the RECORD checklist is reprinted and members of the RECORD working committee reflect on the importance of these reporting guidelines for the field of comparative effectiveness research.
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To compare the effectiveness of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) and fibrinolytic therapy (FL) for the acute management of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ⋯ pPCI is the preferred treatment strategy for STEMI. However, FL with subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention remains a viable option for those in rural areas.