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Peptic ulcer induced upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a frequent digestive emergency and is one of the most common cause of hospitalization. There are several intrinsic risk factors for peptic ulcer bleed such as advanced age, previous gastro-intestinal hemorrhage, male sex and the presence of Helicobacter pylori. In high risk patients for peptic ulcer disease, gastric protection measures should be considered, most often by treatment with proton pump inhibitors. The eradication of Helicobacter pylori should also be discussed for long-term treatments.L’hémorragie digestive haute sur ulcère peptique est l’une des principales urgences digestives et compte parmi les causes les plus fréquentes d’hospitalisation. Certains facteurs de risque sont intrinsèques, tels que l’âge avancé, le sexe masculin, les antécédents de saignement digestif et la présence d’ |
