A 65-year-old with melena underwent endoscopic hemostasis for a high-risk ulcer. When to resume low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention?...

Question

A 65-year-old with melena underwent endoscopic hemostasis for a high-risk ulcer. When to resume low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Resume within 3-5 days after hemostasis

Answer

Stop permanently

Answer

Resume immediately before confirming hemostasis

Answer

Resume after 6 weeks

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel instead

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding