Question

A 61-year-old with unprovoked DVT started on apixaban asks about aspirin if he stops anticoagulation later. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Reduced-dose DOAC preferred over aspirin for extended prevention

Answer

Aspirin equals DOACs for VTE prevention

Answer

Aspirin mandatory with DOAC

Answer

Aspirin contraindicated after DVT

Answer

Warfarin preferred over reduced-dose DOAC for all

Practice question

A 61-year-old with unprovoked DVT started on apixaban asks about aspirin if he stops anticoagulation later. Which is true?