DVT (Provoked) — UKMLA MCQ

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A 74-year-old with DVT provoked by knee arthroplasty 2 weeks ago is anticoagulated with apixaban. What is the recommended treatment duration?

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Correct answer: B — 3 months

CHEST recommends 3 months of anticoagulation for VTE provoked by a major transient risk factor (e.g., surgery). Prolonged therapy is not routinely indicated when risk factor has resolved.

Reference: CHEST Guideline (2021): Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease