A 42-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What is the recommended dur...

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A 42-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite (extended) anticoagulation

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Stop anticoagulation now

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Switch to aspirin after 3 months

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Extend to a fixed total of 6 months, then stop

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Treat for 12 months, then stop

Venous Thromboembolism — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 42-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban. He has low bleeding risk and no cancer. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation?