Analysis of Gastrointestinal Prophylaxis in Patients Receiving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

More than half of the patients did not receive GI prophylaxis appropriately. The most common reason for nonadherence to the consensus document was no prophylaxis when indicated. Vascular events could not be directly attributed to PPI use, and GI events occurred despite prophylaxis. Overall, there was a low incidence of adverse events related to the use of PPI therapy.