A 45-year-old with proximal DVT and no cancer, stable vitals, normal renal function, no drug interactions. Which initial and long-term anticoagulation...

Question

A 45-year-old with proximal DVT and no cancer, stable vitals, normal renal function, no drug interactions. Which initial and long-term anticoagulation strategy aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

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Start warfarin with heparin bridge; avoid DOACs

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Rivaroxaban 20 mg once daily from day 1

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Dabigatran 150 mg twice daily from day 1

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Fondaparinux for 3 months only

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A 45-year-old with proximal DVT and no cancer, stable vitals, normal renal function, no drug interactions. Which initial and long-term anticoagulation strategy aligns with guidelines?