A 72-year-old underwent DES for NSTEMI. At 2 weeks, a life-threatening GI bleed occurs. Per revascularisation guidance, which statement is true?...

Question

A 72-year-old underwent DES for NSTEMI. At 2 weeks, a life-threatening GI bleed occurs. Per revascularisation guidance, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Stop all antiplatelets permanently.

Answer

Interrupt P2Y12 briefly if essential; continue aspirin if possible; resume P2Y12 ASAP.

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily.

Answer

No need to resume P2Y12 after 2 weeks.

Answer

Continue dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) without interruption.

"cardiology" MCQ (SBA): NSTEMI with GI bleed post-DES