A 70‑year‑old woman with prior unprovoked PE and low bleeding risk asks about stopping apixaban at 12 months. Guidance?...

Question

A 70‑year‑old woman with prior unprovoked PE and low bleeding risk asks about stopping apixaban at 12 months. Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Continue extended anticoagulation as long as bleeding risk is low

Answer

Stop now for all unprovoked events

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Place optional IVC filter

Answer

No further therapy ever needed

Unprovoked VTE (Extended) — MRCP Part 1 MCQ