Study of Incidence of Drug-induced Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Study of Incidence of Drug-induced Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The purpose of this study is to determine and analyse the incidence, severity, risk factors and routine management of acute drug-induced upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in the population of Russian patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• Established diagnosis of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, confirmed by presence of hematemesis/ coffee ground vomiting, melena, as well as other clinical or laboratory evidence of acute blood loss from the upper gastrointestinal tract
• Written informed consent provided prior the start of participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who are unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.