Study of Esomeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg vs Placebo Effectiveness on the Occurrence of Peptic Ulcers in Subjects on Low Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid (LDA)

Percentage of Participants Who Experienced the Occurence of Gastric Ulcer.

The occurrence of gastric ulcer (mucosal break measuring \>= 3 mm over its largest diameter with a sharply demarcated margin) was determined by endoscopy performed at baseline, 8 weeks and 26 weeks or upon withdrawal.

Time frame: During 26 weeks

Percentage of Participants Who Experienced the Occurrence of Duodenal Ulcer.

The occurrence of duodenal ulcer (mucosal break measuring \>= 3 mm over its largest diameter with a sharply demarcated margin) was determined by endoscopy performed at baseline, 8 weeks and 26 weeks or upon withdrawal.

Time frame: During 26 weeks

Number of Participants Reporting 0 in the Dichotomized RDQ (Reflux and Disease Questionnaire) Score (0 Versus >0) for the Dyspepsia Dimension During the 26-week Visit or the Week Prior to the Last Visit.

RDQ contains 12 items on a 6-point Likert scale. Six items concern the frequence ('Did not have' to 'Daily') and six items concern the severity ('Did not have' to 'Severe'). The dyspepsia dimension contains the items 'Burning feeling in the center of the upper stomach' and 'Pain in the center of the upper stomach'. Best score possible 0, worst score possible - daily occurrence.

Time frame: RDQ was assessed at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 week, 26 weeks or upon withdrawal.

Number of Participants Reporting 0 in the Dichotomized RDQ (Reflux and Disease Questionnaire) Score (0 Versus >0) for the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Dimension During the 26-week Visit or the Week Prior to the Last Visit.