A 65-year-old with non-massive PE is stable. Which anticoagulation duration is recommended after a first unprovoked PE if bleeding risk is low?...

Question

A 65-year-old with non-massive PE is stable. Which anticoagulation duration is recommended after a first unprovoked PE if bleeding risk is low?

Accepted Answer

Extended anticoagulation with no scheduled stop date

Answer

3 months then stop for all

Answer

6 weeks only

Answer

Stop once D-dimer normalizes

Answer

Aspirin alone after 1 month

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