Upper GI Bleeds Flashcards by Robbie Gruhl | Brainscape

Q

Esophageal varices

due to backup of blood in which vessel

A

left gastric artery

veins of esophagus drain into left gastric vein

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Varices etiology

A

portal hypertension

usually cirrhosis

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Most effective treatment for esophageal varices

A

band ligation

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Testing for H. pylori eradication

A

stool antigen test

urease breath test

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly