Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-Guideline

Guideline_ASGE antithrombotics

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This document provides guidelines for managing antithrombotic agents during gastrointestinal endoscopy. It covers different types of antithrombotic drugs, categorizes procedures as high or low-risk for bleeding, and emphasizes the importance of individualizing treatment based on patient-specific factors. The document also discusses the causes of GI bleeding in patients on antithrombotics and provides recommendations for resuming therapy after the procedure. It suggests holding anticoagulants for hemostasis in acute GI bleeding and provides recommendations for patients with acute MI and GI bleeding. The decision to continue antithrombotic therapy depends on balancing the risks of bleeding and thromboembolic events.

Keywords

antithrombotic agents

gastrointestinal endoscopy

antithrombotic drugs

high-risk procedures

low-risk procedures

individualizing treatment

GI bleeding

resuming therapy

acute GI bleeding

anticoagulants