Systematic Screening for Risk-factors for Ulcer Bleeding Before Anti-thrombotic Treatment

"Following PCI the patients fill out a questionnaire to assess the risk factors for ulcer bleeding.We randomise between:~1. screening and risk assessment~2. control group~All screened patients, who fulfil the criteria for having a moderate to high risk of ulcer bleeding will be sent written information about risk factors and the purpose of the PPI prophylaxis. They will be recommended PPI prophylaxis (Pantoprazole), as long as they are being treated with low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel.~Patients in the screening group, who are already on PPI treatment is recommended to change to Pantoprazole.~Definition of risk of ulcer bleeding: The table below will be used for screening. Patients scoring ≥ 2 points will receive PPI prophylaxis.~points: Age: \< 60: 0; 60-69: 1; 70-79: 2; \>=80: 3 \_\_\_ Dyspepsia: 1 \_\_\_ Uncomplicated ulcer: 2 \_\_\_ Complicated ulcer 3 \_\_\_ NSAID 2 \_\_\_ Steroids 2 \_\_\_ SSRI 2 \_\_\_ Anticoagulant Tx 2 \_\_\_"