Table 1 Study participants’ characteristics
From: Aspirin is associated with low oral pH levels and antacid helps to increase oral pH
Number (%) or median (IQR) | |
|---|---|
Demography | |
Males | 162 (44.1%) |
Age (years) | 63 (56–68) |
Diagnosis | |
HTN along | 126 (34.2%) |
IHD along | 73 (19.8%) |
CVA along | 145 (39.4%) |
Either HTN or IHD or CVA | 24 (6.6%) |
Current medications | |
Aspirin | 245 (65.7%) |
Antihypertensives | 230 (61.7%) |
Antacids | 136 (36.5%) |
Nitrates | 160 (42.9%) |
Statins | 244 (65.8%) |
Other relevant signs and symptoms | |
Gastritis | 137 (36.7%) |
Sinusitis | 132 (35.4%) |