Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and diabetes is loaded with aspirin and clopidogrel. He develops active GI bleeding. What should be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopic hemostasis with multidisciplinary coordination; continue aspirin for secondary prevention if possible and resume P2Y12 when safe

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets permanently

Answer

Switch to warfarin

Answer

No endoscopy due to ACS

Answer

Platelet transfusion for everyone

Practice question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and diabetes is loaded with aspirin and clopidogrel. He develops active GI bleeding. What should be prioritized?