Outpatients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy during antithrombotic therapy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (A)Medical need of gastrointestinal endoscopy. (B)Comorbidity requiring antithrombotic therapy. (C)Receiving anticoagulants and/or antiplatelet agents. (D)Informed consent. (E)Performance status(ECOG):0-2. (F)Scheduled blood test about two weeks after biopsy. (G)Outpatient.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (A)Strong possibility of lesions requiring more invasive procedures than biopsy. (B)During hospitalization. (C)Other severe comorbidities. (D)During anticancer chemotherapy. (E)Severe hematological, hepatological, or renal disorder accompanied with hemorrhagic tendency. (F)INR exceeding the upper limit shown in the guideline by Japanese circulation society.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal bleeding during two weeks after biopsy. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo. Department of Gastroenterology.