What is the common investigations for Angiodysplasia?

• colonoscopy
• mesenteric angiography if acutely bleeding

What patient groups is Angiodysplasia most common?

generally seen in elderly patients

What are the main clinical features of Angiodysplasia?

• anaemia
• gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding

What is the management of Angiodysplasia?

• endoscopic cautery or argon plasma coagulation
• antifibrinolytics e.g. Tranexamic acid
• oestrogens may also be used

What are the main risk factors of Angiodysplasia?

association with aortic stenosis

What is Angiodysplasia?

a small vascular malformation of the gut which predisposes to bleeding and iron deficiency anaemia.