Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Cardiovascular Complications and Death in Older Adults with Diabetes: A Population-Based Cohort Study.
Andreana ForestaLuisa Ojeda FernandezGinevra TorrigianiSimone SchenaMaria Carla RoncaglioniAlessandro NobiliMauro TettamantiCarlotta FranchiIda FortinoElena SuccurroGiorgio SestiMarta BavieraPublished in: Drugs & aging (2024)
Our findings confirmed an increased risk of CV events and all-cause mortality in a large population of older adults with DM exposed to PPIs. This could have an important impact on public health and costs for National Health Service, therefore a regular assessment of PPI appropriateness is recommended, particularly in this population.