A 72-year-old has a first unprovoked PE, low bleeding risk. After 3 months of DOAC therapy he asks about duration. Recommendation?...

Question

A 72-year-old has a first unprovoked PE, low bleeding risk. After 3 months of DOAC therapy he asks about duration. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Extended anticoagulation without a scheduled stop date

Answer

Stop at 3 months in all

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

IVC filter and stop anticoagulation

Answer

Warfarin lifetime for all unprovoked PE

PE-Duration of Therapy — MRCP Part 1 MCQ