Risk factors

Cardivascular risk assessment
Diabetes - automatic high risk >20% 10yr risk of CAD
Age > 65
Smoking
Blood pressure >140 systolic
Cholesterol > 6
Waist > 40" (men)
 
 
Risk factors for NSAID GI complications
Previous peptic ulcer or bleed
High NSAID dose
Age > 70
Concomitant corticosteroids / Anticoagulation
Cardiovascular disease