Question

A 63-year-old man presents with melena; endoscopy shows a bleeding duodenal ulcer with high-risk stigmata treated endoscopically. What is the recommended PPI strategy post-procedure?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV infusion for 72 hours or equivalent high-dose intermittent IV/PO

Answer

Low-dose oral PPI once daily for 3 days

Answer

H2 blocker infusion

Answer

No acid suppression needed

Answer

Sucralfate only

Practice question

A 63-year-old man presents with melena; endoscopy shows a bleeding duodenal ulcer with high-risk stigmata treated endoscopically. What is the recommended PPI strategy post-procedure?