A 58-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT is started on apixaban. No cancer, normal renal function, low bleeding risk. According to US guidelines, wh...

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A 58-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT is started on apixaban. No cancer, normal renal function, low bleeding risk. According to US guidelines, what is the recommended duration of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Indefinite (extended) anticoagulation if bleeding risk is low

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3 months only

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6 months only

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Stop after 12 months regardless of risk

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Switch to aspirin after 3 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE Treatment Duration

A 58-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT is started on apixaban. No cancer, normal renal function, low bleeding risk. According to US guidelines, what is the recommended duration of anticoagulation?