Question

A 59-year-old man with upper GI bleed is on aspirin for secondary prevention and continues to have melena. After endoscopic hemostasis, when should aspirin be resumed?

Accepted Answer

Resume within 24 hours if hemostasis achieved

Answer

Stop permanently

Answer

Resume after 7-10 days

Answer

Hold for 1 month

Answer

Resume only if H. pylori positive

Practice question

A 59-year-old man with upper GI bleed is on aspirin for secondary prevention and continues to have melena. After endoscopic hemostasis, when should aspirin be resumed?