Question

A 64‑year‑old man with UGIB is on aspirin for secondary prevention after MI. After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer, what is recommended regarding aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Resume aspirin within 3-5 days once hemostasis achieved

Answer

Permanently stop aspirin

Answer

Delay aspirin for 1 month

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel only

Answer

Double aspirin dose

Practice question

A 64‑year‑old man with UGIB is on aspirin for secondary prevention after MI. After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer, what is recommended regarding aspirin?