This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is defined as hemorrhage that involves the mouth to
the duodenum proximal to the ligament of Treitz. Common causes of UGIB include peptic …

Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) accounts for a significant proportion of life-threatening
bleeding cases occurring after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo …

Objective This study investigated the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor compared with
clopidogrel in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and acute myocardial infarction …

Abstract Aims Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed in acute coronary
syndrome (ACS) patients on antiplatelet therapy. We studied PPI prescription in ACS …

Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a major cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Despite the improvements in the management of this condition in …

Objective Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) post acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a severe
clinical condition with a poor prognosis. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the rate of …

Results: Among the 243 patients, 60 in-hospital deaths were observed (in-hospital mortality
rate of 24.7%). Patients who died were older than the survivors (78.7±6.6 vs. 72.6±10.5 …

Background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor is
recommended for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) undergoing percutaneous …

Gastrointestinal function alterations occur in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) as a
result of low cardiac output and increased central venous pressure. 1 Gastrointestinal …