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Risk and preventive factors of low-dose aspirin-induced gastroduodenal injuries: a comprehensive review.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Apr 2012
Shiotani Akiko, Manabe Noriaki, Kamada Tomoari, Fujimura Yoshinori, Sakakibara Takashi, Haruma Ken
Abstract excerpt
The risk of peptic ulcer complications, particularly bleeding, is increased in association with the use of low-dose aspirin (LDA). Risk factors for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ulcer or bleeding among LDA users include a history of prior GI events, older age, chronic renal failure, combined antithrombotic therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Helicobacter pylori and aspirin seem to be...
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