Outcomes of NVUGIB and characteristics of patients taking ATDs plus Nicorandil vs. those taking ATDs alone
| ATDs alone (Controls) N = 1056 | ATDs + Nicorandil N = 59 | Difference (95%CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 73.3 (SD 12.3) | 73.3 (SD 10.3) | 0.0 (–2.8 − +2.8) |
| Males | 59% (627) | 64% (38) | 5% (–8% − +18%) |
| Haemoglobin, g/dL | 10.6 (SD 2.8) | 10.6 (SD 2.3) | 0.0 (–0.8 − +0.7) |
| Blatchford score | 7 (4–11) | 8 (6–11) | 1.0 (–0.5 − +2.5) |
| Endoscopic score | 1 (0–2) | 1 (0–2) | 0 (–0.5 − +0.5) |
| Transfused | 44% (463) | 39% (23) | –5% (–18% − +7%) |
| Length of admission, days | 6 (3–14) | 8 (3–17) | 2 (–2 − +6) |
| Dead (30 days) | 5% (52) | 3% (2) | -2%(-6% − +3%) |