The risk of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in low ‐dose aspirin users

ConclusionsThe risk of LGIB was higher in low‐dose aspirin users than in aspirin nonusers in this nationwide cohort. Low‐dose aspirin, NSAIDs, steroids, SSRIs, PPIs and H2RAs were independent risk factors for LGIB.

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - April 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: W. ‐C. Chen, K.‐H. Lin, Y.‐T. Huang, T.‐J. Tsai, W.‐C. Sun, S.‐K. Chuah, D.‐C. Wu, P.‐I. Hsu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research