A 71-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completed 3 months of apixaban. Bleeding risk is low. What duration is recommended?...

Question

A 71-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completed 3 months of apixaban. Bleeding risk is low. What duration is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite anticoagulation

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Switch to warfarin for a total of 6 months only

Answer

Place an IVC filter and stop anticoagulation

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hematology