Upper GI Bleeds Flashcards
1
Q
Esophageal varices
due to backup of blood in which vessel
A
left gastric artery
veins of esophagus drain into left gastric vein
2
Q
Varices etiology
A
portal hypertension
usually cirrhosis
3
Q
Most effective treatment for esophageal varices
A
band ligation
4
Q
Testing for H. pylori eradication
A
stool antigen test
urease breath test