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A 72 y/o female presents with melena that started 6 hours prior to evaluation. She had a small bowel resection 1 year prior for small bowel ischemia and is not currently on any anticoagulants. She reports ESRD for the past 10 years s/p right renal transplant 1 year prior. Past medical history is positive for nephrosclerosis, glomerulosclerosis, and hypertension. Comment below with your thoughts, the answer and intervention will be posted tomorrow!

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