A 62‑year‑old man has left‑leg swelling and ultrasound confirms acute proximal DVT; no cancer, no pregnancy, no severe renal failure. Preferred initia...

Question

A 62‑year‑old man has left‑leg swelling and ultrasound confirms acute proximal DVT; no cancer, no pregnancy, no severe renal failure. Preferred initial agent?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban)

Answer

Warfarin with immediate start and no heparin

Answer

Low‑molecular‑weight heparin alone for 3 months

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): DVT (Initial Anticoagulation)

A 62‑year‑old man has left‑leg swelling and ultrasound confirms acute proximal DVT; no cancer, no pregnancy, no severe renal failure. Preferred initial agent?