Question

A 61-year-old with DVT is treated with apixaban. He asks about travel next week. When is it safe to stop anticoagulation in a provoked DVT (major surgery) with low bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

After 3 months

Answer

After 6 weeks

Answer

After 6 months minimum

Answer

Indefinitely always

Answer

Stop immediately after symptoms resolve

Practice question

A 61-year-old with DVT is treated with apixaban. He asks about travel next week. When is it safe to stop anticoagulation in a provoked DVT (major surgery) with low bleeding risk?