Question

A 63-year-old man with unprovoked proximal DVT has completed 3 months of apixaban. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What does NICE recommend regarding duration of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Continue anticoagulation long-term

Answer

Stop at 3 months

Answer

Continue to 6 months then stop

Answer

Switch to aspirin long-term

Answer

Switch to warfarin long-term

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with unprovoked proximal DVT has completed 3 months of apixaban. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What does NICE recommend regarding duration of anticoagulation?