A 63-year-old on rivaroxaban 20 mg daily for DVT asks about duration after an unprovoked event. Bleeding risk is low. Best course?...

Question

A 63-year-old on rivaroxaban 20 mg daily for DVT asks about duration after an unprovoked event. Bleeding risk is low. Best course?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite anticoagulation (consider reduced dose for extended phase)

Answer

Stop after 3 months

Answer

Switch to aspirin alone after 3 months

Answer

Place an IVC filter

Answer

Switch to warfarin for 1 more month

Unprovoked VTE (Extended Therapy) — MRCP Part 1 MCQ