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Case #5 -
A 65 year old with hematemesis

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
6.) If a peptic ulcer is found to be the source of bleeding, what are the endoscopic findings that indicate higher risk of rebleeding?

Active bleeding or a visible vessel in the ulcer base are associated with up to 30% risk of rebleeding.  
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