Table 1.

Absolute Indications for a PPI.

Indication for PPI	N = 23
Erosive esophagitis	5
Barrett’s esophagus	0
NSAID + one other (age >65 years, prior ulcer, concurrent anti-coagulation, anti-platelet, or prednisone	1
GI bleed secondary to an ulcer	1
Antiplatelet with one other (history of ulcer, concomitant anticoagulation or NSAID) or 2 other (>60 years, prednisone, GERD)	7
Dual antiplatelet therapy with one other (age >65 years, anticoagulation, prednisone or NSAIDs)	8
Misclassified (anticoagulation alone)	1

Note. PPI = proton pump inhibitor; NSAID = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; GI = gastrointestinal; GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease.