A 38-year-old with provoked DVT after knee arthroscopy (transient risk factor) completed 3 months of rivaroxaban. No ongoing risk factors. Recommended...

Question

A 38-year-old with provoked DVT after knee arthroscopy (transient risk factor) completed 3 months of rivaroxaban. No ongoing risk factors. Recommended next step?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation after 3 months

Answer

Continue anticoagulation indefinitely

Answer

Switch to aspirin for 12 months

Answer

Place an IVC filter

Answer

Extend therapy to 12 months with dose reduction

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): VTE-Transient Risk

A 38-year-old with provoked DVT after knee arthroscopy (transient risk factor) completed 3 months of rivaroxaban. No ongoing risk factors. Recommended next step?