A 58-year-old with provoked proximal DVT after knee arthroplasty is stable for discharge. Which anticoagulation plan is most appropriate?...

Question

A 58-year-old with provoked proximal DVT after knee arthroplasty is stable for discharge. Which anticoagulation plan is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban for 3 months

Answer

No anticoagulation; use compression only

Answer

Warfarin for 12 months with INR 3-4

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg daily only

DVT — MRCP Part 1 MCQ