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Hemorrhagic Gastropathy
AbstractHemorrhagic gastropathy is the term used to describe multifocal gastric mucosal hemorrhage. The most frequently observed causes for this condition are the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the ingestion of large amounts of alcohol. In addition to patients exposed to these chemical causes, hemorrhagic gastropathy can also be observed in the critically ill. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia