Aspirin tied to reduced risk of mortality, sepsis, and shock among IBD patients
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). IBD affects over 1 million people in the US and is linked to increased short- and long-term mortality. CD and UC are influenced by microbial, genetic, immune, and environmental factors.
In a study published in the International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Humzah Iqbal et al. and colleagues found that aspirin usage in IBD patients is associated with a reduced risk of mortality, sepsis, and shock. Aspirin may offer protective effects in IBD patients.
IBD can increase the mortality risk. Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug used for primary prevention of cardiovascular events. However, the impact of aspirin use on significant outcomes in IBD remains unclear.
The NIS (National Inpatient Sample) 2016-2020 was used to identify adult IBD patients, with data collected on demographics, hospital characteristics, and comorbidities. The study analyzed in-hospital mortality, sepsis, shock, ICU admission, and surgery needs using multivariate logistic regression.
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