Recent therapeutic options of (severe) gastrointestinal bleedings

Abstract

With Idarucizumab, a specific antidote to antagonize the effect of dabigatran, is now available in severe bleeding complications under directly oral anticoagulants (DOAC). In endoscopic treatment of severe gastrointestinal bleeding are alternative treatment options also available with hemostasis sprays and new hemostasis clips. Especially in recurrent ulcer bleedings, the newly developed clips can achieve hemostasis and prevent an operational procedure. In patients with coronary heart disease, a liberal transfusion regimen should be considered.