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Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video begins with a review of the physiology of the stomach and acid reflux.
- The mucosa provides the stomach with several protective mechanisms.
- The reason for the protective mechanism is because of the low pH in the stomach.
- The protective mechanisms include the regulation of acid production, the mucosal barrier, and the ability to repair itself.
- The major causes of peptic ulcer disease are H. pylori and NSAIDs.
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