Use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with lower rates of first‐time ischemic stroke in community‐dwelling elderly

Aim Data on cardiovascular outcomes in elderly using proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are scant. We aimed to test the association between PPI use and the occurrence of first‐time ischemic stroke (FTIS) among elderly. Methods The electronic database of a centrally located district branch of a large health maintenance organization in Israel was retrospectively screened (2002–2016) for community‐dwelling individuals (≥65–95 years) for demographics and...