A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) started on DAPT develops GI bleeding. After endoscopic hemostasis, how should antithrombotics be ha...

Question

A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) started on DAPT develops GI bleeding. After endoscopic hemostasis, how should antithrombotics be handled?

Accepted Answer

Resume aspirin promptly; resume clopidogrel to complete 21-day DAPT if benefits outweigh risks

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets permanently

Answer

No antiplatelets for 6 months

Answer

Switch to warfarin

"restarting antiplatelets after ugib" MCQ (SBA): Gastrointestinal Bleeding

A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) started on DAPT develops GI bleeding. After endoscopic hemostasis, how should antithrombotics be handled?