Question

A 68-year-old with recurrent DVT after stopping anticoagulation for a provoked event now has an unprovoked proximal DVT. Bleeding risk is low. What duration is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Extended anticoagulation without a scheduled stop date

Answer

Three months only

Answer

Six weeks only

Answer

IVC filter and stop anticoagulation

Answer

Aspirin only

Practice question

A 68-year-old with recurrent DVT after stopping anticoagulation for a provoked event now has an unprovoked proximal DVT. Bleeding risk is low. What duration is recommended?