A 61-year-old with transient synovitis is diagnosed with a provoked proximal DVT due to recent knee arthroscopy (transient risk). No cancer. How long ...

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A 61-year-old with transient synovitis is diagnosed with a provoked proximal DVT due to recent knee arthroscopy (transient risk). No cancer. How long should anticoagulation be continued?

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3 months

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6 months

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12 months

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Indefinitely regardless of risk

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Stop after 4 weeks if asymptomatic

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A 61-year-old with transient synovitis is diagnosed with a provoked proximal DVT due to recent knee arthroscopy (transient risk). No cancer. How long should anticoagulation be continued?