Question

A 62‑year‑old had a DVT provoked by knee arthroplasty. He is anticoagulated with apixaban. He is now 3 months from diagnosis, asymptomatic, and bleeding risk is average. What is the recommended anticoagulation duration?

Accepted Answer

Stop now (total 3 months)

Answer

Continue indefinitely

Answer

Total of 6 months then stop

Answer

Switch to aspirin after 3 months

Answer

Stop now and start compression stockings instead

Practice question

A 62‑year‑old had a DVT provoked by knee arthroplasty. He is anticoagulated with apixaban. He is now 3 months from diagnosis, asymptomatic, and bleeding risk is average. What is the recommended anticoagulation duration?