A 59-year-old with first unprovoked proximal DVT and active GI bleeding. Management?...

Question

A 59-year-old with first unprovoked proximal DVT and active GI bleeding. Management?

Accepted Answer

Place IVC filter temporarily, plan anticoagulation when bleeding controlled

Answer

Start DOAC immediately

Answer

Do nothing

Answer

Give aspirin only

Answer

Start warfarin with heparin bridge now

us-abem MCQ (SBA): VTE with Contraindication to Anticoagulation