A 59-year-old with known cirrhosis is admitted for variceal bleed control. Secondary prophylaxis to prevent rebleeding should include:...

Question

A 59-year-old with known cirrhosis is admitted for variceal bleed control. Secondary prophylaxis to prevent rebleeding should include:

Accepted Answer

Nonselective beta blocker plus endoscopic variceal ligation

Answer

Nonselective beta blocker plus scheduled octreotide

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor indefinitely

Answer

TIPS in all patients

Answer

Aspirin daily

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Variceal Rebleed Prophylaxis