Management of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets During Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding and the Periendoscopic Period

Publication Date: March 16, 2022
Last Updated: July 4, 2022

VKA reversal

For patients on warfarin who are hospitalized or under observation with acute GI bleeding, we suggest against fresh frozen plasma (FFP) administration. (C, VL)
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Direct thrombin inhibitor reversal

For patients on dabigatran who are hospitalized or under observation with acute GI bleeding, we suggest against the administration of idarucizumab. (C, VL)
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Overview

Title

Management of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets During Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding and the Periendoscopic Period

Authoring Organization

American College of Gastroenterology