Estudio epidemiológico sobre la enfermedad ácido-péptica en pacientes ancianos ambulatorios

PAD is highly prevalent in elderly outpatients. The most frequent diagnosis is GERD. In this population comorbidity and polypharmacy use were high, which could lead to a high percentage of pharmacological interactions. Effective gastroprotective therapy with a PPI in the subgroup of elderly outpatients taking NSAIDs was low.