A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and GI bleeding is stabilized. When is it reasonable to perform endoscopy relative to antithrombotic therapy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and GI bleeding is stabilized. When is it reasonable to perform endoscopy relative to antithrombotic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate early endoscopy after stabilization; avoid unnecessary delays in resuming indicated antithrombotics post‑hemostasis

Answer

Delay endoscopy for 7-10 days

Answer

Hold antiplatelets indefinitely

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Perform endoscopy only if Hgb

Answer

Resumption of antithrombotics is contraindicated after any GI bleed

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