A 49‑year‑old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban and has low bleeding risk. What is recommended?...

Question

A 49‑year‑old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban and has low bleeding risk. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite anticoagulation, preferably with reduced‑dose DOAC for extended phase

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Switch to warfarin indefinitely

Answer

Place an IVC filter

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Unprovoked DVT-Extended Therapy