Question

A 55-year-old with minor stroke started on DAPT develops melena on day 10. After endoscopic hemostasis of a gastric ulcer, what antithrombotic approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Complete a shorter DAPT course then transition to monotherapy and use PPI

Answer

Continue DAPT for full 90 days

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets permanently

Answer

Switch to anticoagulation

Answer

Restart DAPT indefinitely after 7 days

Practice question

A 55-year-old with minor stroke started on DAPT develops melena on day 10. After endoscopic hemostasis of a gastric ulcer, what antithrombotic approach is recommended?