Question

A 70-year-old man with unprovoked PE started on apixaban 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, now 5 mg twice daily. At 6 months, bleeding risk is low. Best ongoing plan?

Accepted Answer

Continue extended anticoagulation (e.g., apixaban 2.5 mg twice daily)

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now

Answer

Switch to aspirin alone

Answer

Place an IVC filter

Answer

Switch to warfarin for extended therapy

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with unprovoked PE started on apixaban 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, now 5 mg twice daily. At 6 months, bleeding risk is low. Best ongoing plan?