Table 1.
Indications to start AST.
| Indication | Percent | Appropriate or not | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No indication | 34.04 | No |
| 2 | GI prophylaxis | 26.24 | No |
| 3 | GI bleed | 8.51 | Yes |
| 4 | GERD | 3.54 | Yes |
| 5 | Abd. pain | 2.83 | 3 no/1 yes |
| 6 | ASA/Plavix | 1.41 | Yes |
| 7 | Fracture | 1.41 | No |
| 8 | Gastritis | 1.42 | Yes |
| 9 | 2 anticoag. | 0.70 | Yes |
| 10 | Others | 19.9 | No |