A patient with confirmed venous thromboembolism has established triple-positive antiphospholipid syndrome. Which anticoagulation strategy should be of...

Question

A patient with confirmed venous thromboembolism has established triple-positive antiphospholipid syndrome. Which anticoagulation strategy should be offered?

Accepted Answer

Use LMWH initially, then bridge to a vitamin K antagonist

Answer

Use rivaroxaban monotherapy from diagnosis through long-term treatment

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Use aspirin and clopidogrel instead of therapeutic anticoagulation

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Use an inferior vena cava filter as first-line definitive treatment

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Use 6 weeks of LMWH and then stop all antithrombotic therapy

Venous Thromboembolism — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A patient with confirmed venous thromboembolism has established triple-positive antiphospholipid syndrome. Which anticoagulation strategy should be offered?