Table 2 |
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Risk factors for aspirin and NSAID associated ulcer complications, in order of relative importance |
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Rank |
Risk factor |
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1 |
Personal history of complicated ulcer disease |
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2 |
Concurrent use of more than one NSAID (including aspirin) |
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3 |
Use of high doses of NSAIDs |
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4 |
Concurrent use of an anticoagulant |
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5 |
Personal history of uncomplicated peptic ulcer disease |
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6 |
Age >70 years |
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7 |
Concurrent use of steroids |
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NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reproduced with permission from Elsevier [16]. |
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Peura and Goldkind Arthritis Research & Therapy 2005 7(Suppl 4):S7 doi:10.1186/ar1793 |
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