A 63-year-old man with provoked proximal DVT after knee arthroscopy has completed 3 months of apixaban with no ongoing risk factors. What is the recom...

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A 63-year-old man with provoked proximal DVT after knee arthroscopy has completed 3 months of apixaban with no ongoing risk factors. What is the recommended duration?

Accepted Answer

Stop after 3 months

Answer

Continue indefinitely

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Extend to 12 months

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Switch to aspirin only for 2 years

Answer

Stop immediately at 6 weeks

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A 63-year-old man with provoked proximal DVT after knee arthroscopy has completed 3 months of apixaban with no ongoing risk factors. What is the recommended duration?