A 58-year-old with PAD and foot ulcer is started on rivaroxaban 2.5 mg bid + aspirin. He also takes omeprazole and metformin. What additional strategy...

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A 58-year-old with PAD and foot ulcer is started on rivaroxaban 2.5 mg bid + aspirin. He also takes omeprazole and metformin. What additional strategy reduces GI bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

Assess and treat H. pylori and consider PPI if indicated

Answer

Stop all antithrombotics

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Add clopidogrel for protection

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Use NSAIDs for pain

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No GI risk assessment needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Peripheral Artery Disease

A 58-year-old with PAD and foot ulcer is started on rivaroxaban 2.5 mg bid + aspirin. He also takes omeprazole and metformin. What additional strategy reduces GI bleeding risk?