Abdominal Wall and Peritoneum

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A 65-year-old male, known case of hepatitis C and variceal bleeding now has hematemesis. His blood pressure is 80/60 mm Hg. There is splenomegaly and ascites, and initial hematocrit is 25%. Which of the following is the best initial management of the patient to be done before endoscopy?


A

Measurement of prothrombin time and transfusion with cryoglobulin if elevated

B

Empiric transfusion of platelets given splenomegaly

C

Administration of intravenous octreotide

D

Administration of a β-blocker (eg, propranolol)

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