Efficacy of tranexamic acid combined with octreotide in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A retrospective clinical controlled study of high-risk patients.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of tranexamic acid combined with octreotide in treating acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Retrospective clinical controlled study design
• Focus on high-risk patients experiencing AUGIB
• Assessment of clinical outcomes following treatment
• Combination therapy shows improved bleeding control
• Clinically relevant support for using both medications
• Potential for reduced mortality in high-risk patients