A 70-year-old with recent DES for NSTEMI presents with UGIB; endoscopic hemostasis achieved. On aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitor. Which principle applies?...

Question

A 70-year-old with recent DES for NSTEMI presents with UGIB; endoscopic hemostasis achieved. On aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitor. Which principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin and consult cardiology urgently about timing of resuming P2Y12 inhibitor

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Stop all antiplatelets indefinitely

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Switch both to anticoagulation

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Hold aspirin only

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Start NSAIDs for pain control

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding