A 62-year-old man on DOAC for unprovoked DVT asks about long-term dosing. Which is consistent with CHEST guidance for extended therapy?...

Question

A 62-year-old man on DOAC for unprovoked DVT asks about long-term dosing. Which is consistent with CHEST guidance for extended therapy?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban 2.5 mg bid for extended phase

Answer

Stop after 6 months universally

Answer

Increase apixaban to 10 mg bid for extended phase

Answer

Switch to aspirin alone

Answer

Place IVC filter

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism