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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2009; 15(47): 5953-5959
Published online Dec 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5953
Published online Dec 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5953
Table 2 Responses to the question, “Which of the following factors do you believe is/are risk factors for GI complications in patients who take NSAIDs”n (%)
| Rheumatologists | Orthopedic surgeons | Others | Total | |
| History of peptic ulcer | 115 (99.1) | 275 (98.2) | 21 (100.0) | 411 (98.6) |
| History of complicated peptic ulcer | 116 (100.0) | 275 (98.2) | 21 (100.0) | 412 (98.8) |
| Age > 65 yr | 114 (98.3) | 229 (81.8) | 18 (90.4) | 361 (86.6) |
| Concomitant use of low-dose aspirin for CV prevention | 114 (98.3) | 228 (81.4) | 19 (90.4) | 361 (86.6) |
| Concomitant use of anticoagulants | 112 (96.5) | 247 (88.2) | 20 (95.3) | 379 (90.9) |
| Helicobacter pylori infection | 103 (88.8) | 257 (91.8) | 19 (90.4) | 379 (90.9) |
| Smoking | 87 (75.00) | 223 (79.6) | 13 (61.7) | 323 (77.5) |
| Dyspepsia history | 73 (62.9) | 250 (89.3) | 19 (90.4) | 342 (82.0) |
| Alcohol | 105 (90.5) | 257 (91.8) | 20 (95.3) | 382 (91.6) |
| High dose of NSAIDs | 113 (97.4) | 275 (98.2) | 21 (100.0) | 409 (98.1) |
- Citation: Lanas A, Esplugues JV, Zapardiel J, Sobreviela E. Education-based approach to addressing non-evidence-based practice in preventing NSAID-associated gastrointestinal complications. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(47): 5953-5959
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i47/5953.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.5953