Gastrointestinal (GI) risk factors and overall GI risk assessment
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk factors | ||
| Age ≥60 years | 2175 | 66.4 |
| Dyspepsia history | 1159 | 35.4 |
| Current high dose of NSAID | 1032 | 31.5 |
| Concomitant use of aspirin | 461 | 14.1 |
| Uncomplicated peptic ulcer history | 278 | 8.5 |
| Concomitant use of corticosteroids | 156 | 4.8 |
| Concomitant use of oral anticoagulants | 89 | 2.7 |
| Peptic ulcer bleeding history | 76 | 2.3 |
| Number of GI risk factors | ||
| None | 439 | 13.4 |
| One | 1077 | 32.9 |
| Two | 1089 | 33.2 |
| Three | 509 | 15.5 |
| Four | 133 | 4.1 |
| Five | 29 | 0.9 |
| GI risk | ||
| Low | 439 | 13.4 |
| Moderate | 1064 | 64.3 |
| High | 1773 | 22.3 |
Data concerning Helicobacter pylori infection were recorded in 41 (1.3%) patients only.
NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.