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The patient, V.C., is a 78-year-old female experiencing an upper gastrointestinal bleed. This occurred due to her overuse of NSAIDs to manage her orthopedic pain. Additionally, she was taking an SSRI to manage depression since the recent loss of her husband. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are often associated with gastrointestinal perforation, ulceration, and bleeding. SSRIs, such as sertraline or fluoxetine, are also known to contribute to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Using this ...