Appropriateness of Antiplatelet Therapy and Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescribing in End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Retrospective Quality Investigation Study
Background: Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have high rates of gastrointestinal bleeding due to several risk factors including platelet dysfunction, comorbid illness, and use of antiplatelet medications. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) reduce gastrointestinal bleeding and are recommended...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2025-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20543581241312618 |