A 24-year-old with first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban. No bleeding risk factors. What duration is recommended?...

Question

A 24-year-old with first unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban. No bleeding risk factors. What duration is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite anticoagulation if low bleeding risk

Answer

Stop at 3 months

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

IVC filter

Answer

Intermittent prophylaxis only during travel

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Unprovoked DVT Duration