A 72-year-old with provoked DVT after surgery completes 3 months of anticoagulation and is asymptomatic. Best plan?...

Question

A 72-year-old with provoked DVT after surgery completes 3 months of anticoagulation and is asymptomatic. Best plan?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation after 3 months

Answer

Indefinite anticoagulation for all DVTs

Answer

Continue full-dose for 6-12 months

Answer

Switch to aspirin for 5 years

Answer

Thrombolysis

Provoked DVT — MRCP Part 1 MCQ