A 72-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed is worried about recurrence. Which strategy reduces GI bleeding risk while on necessary antiplatelet therapy?...

Question

A 72-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed is worried about recurrence. Which strategy reduces GI bleeding risk while on necessary antiplatelet therapy?

Accepted Answer

Use PPI co-therapy

Answer

Avoid PPIs

Answer

Switch to ticlopidine

Answer

Stop antiplatelet entirely

Answer

Add H2 blocker only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): GI Protection with Antiplatelets

A 72-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed is worried about recurrence. Which strategy reduces GI bleeding risk while on necessary antiplatelet therapy?