A 68-year-old with melena is resuscitated and endoscoped. After hemostasis, what timing for resuming low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention is reco...

Question

A 68-year-old with melena is resuscitated and endoscoped. After hemostasis, what timing for resuming low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Resume within 3-5 days once hemostasis achieved

Answer

Stop aspirin permanently

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Resume after 6 weeks

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Resume only if rebleeding occurs

Answer

Continue to hold indefinitely

us-abim MCQ (SBA): UGIB (Aspirin Resumption)

A 68-year-old with melena is resuscitated and endoscoped. After hemostasis, what timing for resuming low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention is recommended?