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Rockall Score for Upper GI Bleeding (Pre-Endoscopy)

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Determines severity of GI bleeding, prior to endoscopy.

Rockall Score (Pre-Endoscopy)

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The Rockall Score for Upper GI Bleeding (Pre-Endoscopy) determines severity of GI (gastrointestinal) bleeding prior to diagnosed GI bleeding by endoscopy.

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