Table 2.
Demographics, ulcer history, dyspepsia and hematemesis in patients admitted for peptic ulcer bleeding in the time periods 1985–1986, 1995–1996, and 2007–2008
| 1985–1986 | 1995–1996 | 2007–2008 | Pvalue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients (n) | 99 | 108 | 99 | |
| Male/female | 49/50 | 67/41 | 54/45 | NS |
| Mean age (95% CI) | 63 (59–66) | 69 (65–73) | 74 (70–78) | |
| Previous ulcer | 47 (47) | 44 (41) | 32 (32) | NS |
| Previous bleeding ulcer | 25 (25) | 16 (15) | 13 (13) | NS |
| Previous perforated ulcer | 4 (4) | 1 (0.9) | 3 (3) | NS |
| Dyspepsia | 59 (60)a | 48 (44)b | 12 (12)c | 0.0000–0.0002 (a, b, vs c) |
| Hematemesis | 42 (42) | 44 (41) | 39 (39) | NS |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; NS, not significant.