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Expert Consensus
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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Mar 5, 2026; 17(1): 112615
Published online Mar 5, 2026. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v17.i1.112615
Figure 5
Figure 5 Consensus recommendation on the acid peptic disorders 360° compass©. PPI: Proton pump inhibitor; PCAB: Potassium-competitive acid blocker; H2RA: Histamine-H2 receptor antagonists; GI: Gastrointestinal; GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease; FD: Functional dyspepsia; PUD: Peptic ulcer disease; H. pylori: Helicobacter pylori; OD: Once a day; AMX: Amoxicillin; BD: Twice a day; NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; TID-QID: Three times a day-four times a day; BID: Twice a day; QD: Once a day; BIS: Bismuth; TCA: Tricyclic antidepressant; FLQ: Fluoroquinolone; CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy; SSRI/SNRI: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor/serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. In the compass diagram, the innermost circle represents the condition, followed by rings depicting symptoms, alarm symptoms, diagnostic workup, and, in the outermost ring, the preferred treatment options in order of priority, arranged clockwise.


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