Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Cascade Guideline

Abbreviations

APC: argon plasma coagulation

DOAC: direct oral anticoagulants

ESGE: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

FFP: fresh frozen plasma

GI: gastrointestinal

IAWG: International Affairs Working Group

NVUGIH: nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage

OTSC: over-the-scope clip

PCC: prothrombin complex concentrate

PPI: proton pump inhibitor

TAE: transcatheter angiographic embolization

UGIH: upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage

VKA: vitamin K antagonist

WEO: World Endoscopy Organization

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