A 72-year-old with severe upper GI bleed stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis also has known CAD with prior stent 1 year ago. What antithrombotic s...

Question

A 72-year-old with severe upper GI bleed stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis also has known CAD with prior stent >1 year ago. What antithrombotic strategy is appropriate on discharge?

Accepted Answer

Resume low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention when bleeding risk controlled

Answer

Discontinue aspirin permanently

Answer

Start DAPT long-term

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Switch to clopidogrel alone for CAD without indication

Answer

Avoid all antithrombotics for 1 year

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Antiplatelets After GI Bleed

A 72-year-old with severe upper GI bleed stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis also has known CAD with prior stent >1 year ago. What antithrombotic strategy is appropriate on discharge?