A patient with a first unprovoked pulmonary embolism has completed three months of anticoagulation and has low bleeding risk. What is the next treatment decision? A Stop anticoagulation and use compression stockings for secondary prevention; with planned clinical response monitoring B Replace anticoagulation with aspirin for secondary prevention; after baseline checks with planned clinical response monitoring C Continue extended anticoagulation with periodic reassessment of bleeding risk; with planned clinical response monitoring D Insert an inferior vena cava filter for secondary prevention; with planned clinical response monitoring E Stop anticoagulation after the initial treatment phase; after baseline checks with planned clinical response monitoring
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