A 61-year-old with suspected DVT confirmed by ultrasound asks about treatment duration for a first unprovoked proximal DVT and low bleeding risk. What...

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A 61-year-old with suspected DVT confirmed by ultrasound asks about treatment duration for a first unprovoked proximal DVT and low bleeding risk. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation for at least 3 months, then extended (indefinite) therapy if bleeding risk is low

Answer

Exactly 3 months then stop in all cases

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Place an IVC filter and avoid anticoagulation

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Aspirin alone as first-line

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism

A 61-year-old with suspected DVT confirmed by ultrasound asks about treatment duration for a first unprovoked proximal DVT and low bleeding risk. What is recommended?