A 60-year-old with persistent GERD on PPI develops melena. Endoscopy shows a bleeding gastric ulcer with visible vessel treated by dual therapy. Post-...

Question

A 60-year-old with persistent GERD on PPI develops melena. Endoscopy shows a bleeding gastric ulcer with visible vessel treated by dual therapy. Post-procedure, which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue high-dose PPI for 72 hours then daily

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Stop PPI immediately

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H2 blocker drip

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No diet for 5 days

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Discharge without therapy

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A 60-year-old with persistent GERD on PPI develops melena. Endoscopy shows a bleeding gastric ulcer with visible vessel treated by dual therapy. Post-procedure, which is recommended?