Antithrombotic drugs (anticoagulants, aspirin, and other antiplatelet agents) are used to treat cardiovascular disease and to prevent secondary thromboembolic events. These drugs are independently associated with an increased risk of…
Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is the cornerstone of diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute UGI bleeding. Once hemodynamically resuscitated, early endoscopy (performed within 24 hours of patient presentation) ensures…
Acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains an important cause of hospital admission with an associated mortality of 2-14%. Initial patient evaluation includes rapid hemodynamic assessment, large-bore intravenous catheter insertion and…
Although the incidence of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) has been decreasing worldwide, nonvariceal UGIB continues to be a significant problem. Even with the advent of advanced endoscopic procedures and…
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, Editor Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the primary gastrointestinal emergency leading to hospitalization and urgent endoscopy in the United States. Compared with prior…
Charles J. Lightdale, MD, Consulting Editor Just about every clinical gastroenterologist must be ready to effectively manage upper gastrointestinal bleeding. During the past 5 years, it has become clear that…
