Question

A 64-year-old with anemia and melena receives endoscopic hemostasis for a bleeding ulcer. When should endoscopy be performed according to guideline targets?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of presentation

Answer

Within 6 hours for all

Answer

Within 72 hours

Answer

Only if hemoglobin <7 g/dL

Answer

No endoscopy if stable

Practice question

A 64-year-old with anemia and melena receives endoscopic hemostasis for a bleeding ulcer. When should endoscopy be performed according to guideline targets?