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Risk stratification and scoring systems in upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding: review of performance and limitations in the emergency department

Fatemeh Mohammadyari; Amirreza Aflak; Mahta ZareDini; Reza Irandoost; Saeed Ghaffari; Arsham Gharib; Minaalsadat Roshanaei; Mazyar Tahavori · 2025 · Frontiers in Medicine

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Abstract

Background: Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), which includes both upper GIB (variceal and non-variceal) and lower GIB, represents a significant cause of emergency department referrals. Main body: Given the potential risks of blood transfusion, re-bleeding, and mortality in these patients, it is essential to establish a system for prioritizing critical patients. Several risk stratification scoring systems have been developed based on patients' clinical characteristics and/or endoscopic findings. However, the optimal scoring system for each clinical scenario remains uncertain. Conclusion: In this

Abstract by Fatemeh Mohammadyari; Amirreza Aflak; Mahta ZareDini; Reza Irandoost; Saeed Ghaffari; Arsham Gharib; Minaalsadat Roshanaei; Mazyar Tahavori, Frontiers in Medicine (2025) — licensed CC BY 4.0.

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