The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). This is performed to establish the feasibility of a large trial examining whether systematic screening for and subsequent eradication therapy significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients after MI.
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Prevalence of Hp
Timeframe: Baseline