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Characteristics of patients included in the analysis. (PPI: proton pump inhibitor).
| Analyzed patients (n = 36) | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63 (59; 67) |
| Sex (f/m) | 17/19 (47/53%) |
| Duration of PPI (months) | 63 (44; 82) |
| PPI regime: | |
| Pantoprazole | 24 (67%) |
| −20 mg | 3 (8%) |
| −40 mg | 20(56%) |
| −60 mg | 1 (3%) |
| Esomeprazole | 7 (19%) |
| −20 mg | 2 (5%) |
| −40 mg | 5 (14%) |
| others | 5 (14%) |
| Reason for PPI: | |
| Peptic Ulcer/Reflux | 21 (58%) |
| Drug use/Polypharmacy | 8 (22%) |
| others | 7 (20%) |
| Cirrhosis (yes/no) | 12/24 (33/67%) |
