Question

A 61-year-old with provoked DVT (after surgery) completed 3 months of anticoagulation without complications. Low bleeding risk, now back to baseline. Recommended duration?

Accepted Answer

Stop after 3 months for provoked DVT

Answer

Indefinite anticoagulation for all DVT

Answer

One additional month then stop

Answer

Switch to aspirin for 1 year

Answer

IVC filter for secondary prevention

Practice question

A 61-year-old with provoked DVT (after surgery) completed 3 months of anticoagulation without complications. Low bleeding risk, now back to baseline. Recommended duration?