The current epidemiological study will be undertaken in GP's and specialized private doctors. In total, 85 general practitioners, orthopedics, rheumatologists and cardiologist will take part in the study. Data will be collected for 850 patients who visit their physician for medical conditions that require the use of acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDS. The first 10 consecutive patients who visit their GP/orthopedic/rheumatologist/cardiologists and are currently receiving acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDS will be included in the study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
850
Research Site
Agrinio, Greece
Research Site
Alexandroupoli, Greece
Frequency (%) of patients in the Greek Primary Practice, presenting Upper GI Symptoms while receiving NSAIDS treatment with/without gastroprotective measures.
Time frame: Single visit / once
The nature of upper GI symptoms (Dyspepsia and GERD) experienced by patients receiving acetylsalicylic acid and / or NSAIDS treatment
Time frame: single visit / once
To determine the main indications for acetylsalicylic acid and or NSAIDS prescription among GPs and specialized private doctors in Greece.
Time frame: single visit / once
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