A 34-year-old developed a proximal DVT 1 week after ACL reconstruction. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What is the recommended duration of an...

Question

A 34-year-old developed a proximal DVT 1 week after ACL reconstruction. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

3 months then stop if the provoking factor is transient

Answer

1 week then stop

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2 weeks then stop

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Continue indefinitely at full dose

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At least 6 months regardless of provoking factor

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Provoked DVT

A 34-year-old developed a proximal DVT 1 week after ACL reconstruction. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation?