Question

A 58-year-old with an unprovoked pulmonary embolism completes 3 months of apixaban 5 mg BID without bleeding. He has low bleeding risk. What is the recommended next step?

Accepted Answer

Continue extended-phase low-dose apixaban 2.5 mg BID

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now

Answer

Switch to aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Switch to warfarin for long-term therapy

Answer

Place an IVC filter and stop anticoagulation

Practice question

A 58-year-old with an unprovoked pulmonary embolism completes 3 months of apixaban 5 mg BID without bleeding. He has low bleeding risk. What is the recommended next step?