A 63-year-old with a history of duodenal ulcer bleed requires aspirin for secondary prevention. After endoscopic hemostasis, when should aspirin be re...

Question

A 63-year-old with a history of duodenal ulcer bleed requires aspirin for secondary prevention. After endoscopic hemostasis, when should aspirin be resumed?

Accepted Answer

Never resume

Answer

When should aspirin be resumed?

Answer

Immediately during active bleeding

Answer

After 3-5 days with PPI protection

Answer

After 6 months

"aspirin resumption post‑ugib" MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 63-year-old with a history of duodenal ulcer bleed requires aspirin for secondary prevention. After endoscopic hemostasis, when should aspirin be resumed?