26th July 2024

A 62 year old presents to hospital with frank haematemesis. His past medical history includes liver cirrhosis

A 62 year old presents to hospital with frank haematemesis. His past medical history includes liver cirrhosis and myocardial infarction 2 months ago with insertion of drug-eluting stents. He currently takes aspirin, lactulose, spironolactone, ramipril, atorvastatin, carvedilol and prasugrel.

Observations include: HR 130 bpm, blood pressure 94/62.

Prior to endoscopy, what should happen with his medications?

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