A 55-year-old with an unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE). According to NICE, how long should anticoagulation be continued if no contraindications...

Question

A 55-year-old with an unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE). According to NICE, how long should anticoagulation be continued if no contraindications exist?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 months, consider extended if unprovoked

Answer

3 months

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6 months

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1 year

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Lifelong mandatory

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism

A 55-year-old with an unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE). According to NICE, how long should anticoagulation be continued if no contraindications exist?