Question

A 65-year-old with newly diagnosed active cancer has a pulmonary embolism. According to NICE guidelines what is the preferred anticoagulant for cancer-associated thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin LMWH e.g. enoxaparin

Answer

Warfarin with INR target 2-3

Answer

Unfractionated heparin IV infusion

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No anticoagulation indicated

Practice question

A 65-year-old with newly diagnosed active cancer has a pulmonary embolism. According to NICE guidelines what is the preferred anticoagulant for cancer-associated thrombosis?