Question

A 45-year-old man presents with unilateral leg swelling and pain after a long flight. Doppler ultrasound confirms a popliteal DVT. Which anticoagulant is recommended first-line for most patients?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) e.g. rivaroxaban

Answer

Unfractionated heparin infusion

Answer

Warfarin with bridging LMWH

Answer

Low molecular weight heparin monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with unilateral leg swelling and pain after a long flight. Doppler ultrasound confirms a popliteal DVT. Which anticoagulant is recommended first-line for most patients?