A 58-year-old man with bilateral knee OA is on naproxen and clopidogrel after stent. He develops melena. After endoscopic hemostasis, what should be d...

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A 58-year-old man with bilateral knee OA is on naproxen and clopidogrel after stent. He develops melena. After endoscopic hemostasis, what should be done regarding antiplatelets?

Accepted Answer

Resume aspirin if indicated and evaluate timing for resuming P2Y12 with cardiology

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Add NSAIDs for pain

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Stop all antiplatelets permanently

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Switch to anticoagulation

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Continue clopidogrel only

gastroenterology MCQ (SBA): ACG Clinical Guideline (2021): Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding

A 58-year-old man with bilateral knee OA is on naproxen and clopidogrel after stent. He develops melena. After endoscopic hemostasis, what should be done regarding antiplatelets?