A 64‑year‑old man with UGIB is on aspirin for secondary prevention after MI. After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer, what is recommended rega...

Question

A 64‑year‑old man with UGIB is on aspirin for secondary prevention after MI. After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer, what is recommended regarding aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Resume aspirin within 3-5 days once hemostasis achieved

Answer

Permanently stop aspirin

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Delay aspirin for 1 month

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Switch to clopidogrel only

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Double aspirin dose

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A 64‑year‑old man with UGIB is on aspirin for secondary prevention after MI. After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer, what is recommended regarding aspirin?