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ArticleTherapeutic advances in gastroenterology2017

Use of beta-blockers and risk of serious upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a population-based case-control study.

Mette Reilev, Per Damkier, Lotte Rasmussen, Morten Olesen, Martin Thomsen Ernst, Rikke Mie Rishøj, Morten Rix Hansen, Anne Broe, Alexander Steenberg Dastrup, Maja Hellfritzsch and 3 more

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Article in Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mette ReilevClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark The Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Per DamkierClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Lotte RasmussenClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Morten OlesenClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Martin Thomsen ErnstClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Rikke Mie RishøjClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Morten Rix HansenClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Anne BroeClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Alexander Steenberg DastrupClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Maja HellfritzschClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Sidsel ArnspangClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Anton PottegårdClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Jesper HallasClinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, 2, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
University of Southern Denmark · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSome studies indicate a reduced risk of serious upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) for users of beta-blockers, but the association remains to be confirmed in larger studies and characterized with respect to differences among beta-blockers. We aimed to assess whether beta-blocker use decreases the risk of UGIB.

methodsWe conducted a register-based, population-based case-control study in Denmark. We identified cases with a first validated discharge diagnosis of UGIB during the period 1995-2006. Controls were selected by risk-set sampling in a ratio of 10:1. We estimated crude and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of the association between current beta-blocker use and the risk of UGIB by using conditional logistic regression and further stratified by selective and non-selective beta-blockers, respectively.

resultsWe identified 3571 UGIB cases and 35,582 controls. Use of beta-blockers was not found to be associated with a decreased risk of UGIB (adjusted OR 1.10; 95% CI: 1.00-1.21). The association remained neutral after stratification by selective and non-selective beta-blockers, and by single beta-blocker substances. Similarly, we found no association between current beta-blocker use and the risk of UGIB within different subgroups.

conclusionsWe found no association between beta-blocker use and UGIB.

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beta-blocker usenon-varicealpharmaco-epidemiologypopulation-basedupper gastrointestinal bleeding

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PMID29204187
PMCPMC5703107
OpenAlexW2766802123

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