Haematemesis PMH Flashcards
1
Q
Haematemesis previous GI bleed?
A
good to know
2
Q
Haematemesis Heart burn or epigastric pain?
A
Suspect bleeding peptic ulcer or bleeding oesophagitis/gastritic/duodenitis.
3
Q
Haematemesis GORD history?
A
chronic GORD can lead to Oesophagitis –> Barrett’s Oesophagus –> Adenocarcinoma.
4
Q
Haematemesis aortic repair with grafts?
A
Suspect aorto-enteric fistula until proven otherwise
5
Q
Haematemesis bleeding tendency?
A
Suspect clotting problem that is leading to abnormal upper GI bleeding
6
Q
Haematemesis chronic liver disease?
A
Lead to bleeding tendency and oesophageal varices
