A 63-year-old patient with cirrhosis is screened for varices. Endoscopy reveals large oesophageal varices. Which prophylaxis is recommended to reduce ...

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A 63-year-old patient with cirrhosis is screened for varices. Endoscopy reveals large oesophageal varices. Which prophylaxis is recommended to reduce the risk of variceal bleeding?

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Non-selective beta-blocker (e.g. propranolol)

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ACE inhibitor

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Proton pump inhibitor

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Low molecular weight heparin

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Sclerotherapy immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cirrhosis

A 63-year-old patient with cirrhosis is screened for varices. Endoscopy reveals large oesophageal varices. Which prophylaxis is recommended to reduce the risk of variceal bleeding?