Factors associated with gastrointestinal bleeding in dialysis patients
| Non-bleeders (n = 220) | Bleeders (n = 19) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average age (range) | 63.5 (23–92) | 70 (32–89) |
| Male (Female) | 62.7% (37.3%) | 68.4% (31.6%) |
| Haemodialysis (bled on haemodialysis) | 72.7% | 94.7% (11.25%) |
| Peritoneal Dialysis (bled on peritoneal dialysis) | 26.4% | 5.3% (1.7%) |
| Medication | ||
| Aspirin | 52.3% | 36.8% |
| Clopidogrel | 15.9% | 10.5% |
| Warfarin | 11.4% | 31.6% |
| Gastroprotective agents | 125 (56.8%) | 10 (52.6%) |