A 67-year-old with active pancreatic cancer develops a proximal DVT. Preferred anticoagulant?...

Question

A 67-year-old with active pancreatic cancer develops a proximal DVT. Preferred anticoagulant?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant (e.g., apixaban) if no significant drug-drug interactions or GI bleeding risk

Answer

Warfarin with LMWH bridge

Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin only

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

No anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Cancer-associated thrombosis