A 51-year-old with first unprovoked DVT completed 3 months apixaban; high bleeding risk (prior GI bleed). What is recommended?...

Question

A 51-year-old with first unprovoked DVT completed 3 months apixaban; high bleeding risk (prior GI bleed). What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation

Answer

Indefinite full-dose anticoagulation

Answer

Switch to aspirin plus clopidogrel

Answer

IVC filter

Answer

Low-dose DOAC for extended prophylaxis despite high bleeding risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Unprovoked VTE (high bleed risk)