Question

A 63-year-old man with a recent drug-eluting stent (DES) placement is on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and clopidogrel. He now presents with minor gastrointestinal bleeding from hemorrhoids. What is the best strategy?

Accepted Answer

Continue DAPT and manage the bleeding source; avoid stopping within the first month if possible

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets

Answer

Switch to ticagrelor

Answer

Add anticoagulation

Answer

Stop aspirin only

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with a recent drug-eluting stent (DES) placement is on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and clopidogrel. He now presents with minor gastrointestinal bleeding from hemorrhoids. What is the best strategy?