A 52-year-old woman with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban, low bleeding risk, and prefers fewer recurrences. What duration is re...

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A 52-year-old woman with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban, low bleeding risk, and prefers fewer recurrences. What duration is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite anticoagulation

Answer

Stop anticoagulation

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Switch to aspirin alone

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Place an IVC filter

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Switch to warfarin for 3 more months

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A 52-year-old woman with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban, low bleeding risk, and prefers fewer recurrences. What duration is recommended?