Underutilization of Peptic Ulcer Disease Prophylaxis Among Elderly Users of Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants.

Ahmad M Al-TaeeElie GhoulamPreston LeeMitchell EdwardsKahee A MohammedChristine Y Hachem

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2020)

PUD prophylaxis may be underutilized in elderly patients. This finding, along with increasing rates of NSAID use and an aging population, may help explain the increased incidence of complicated PUD in the elderly. Efforts are needed to raise physician awareness of PUD prophylaxis guidelines.

Keyphrases

middle aged
primary care
community dwelling
emergency department
risk factors
clinical practice
quality improvement