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Table 2 Risk factors for aspirin and NSAID associated ulcer complications, in order of relative importance

From: Balancing the gastrointestinal benefits and risks of nonselective NSAIDs

Rank

Risk factor

1

Personal history of complicated ulcer disease

2

Concurrent use of more than one NSAID (including aspirin)

3

Use of high doses of NSAIDs

4

Concurrent use of an anticoagulant

5

Personal history of uncomplicated peptic ulcer disease

6

Age >70 years

7

Concurrent use of steroids

  1. NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reproduced with permission from Elsevier [16].