Question

A 52-year-old with an isolated distal DVT (no severe symptoms, no risk factors for extension) asks about management. What is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Serial ultrasound for 2 weeks if no severe symptoms or risk factors

Answer

Anticoagulate all patients for 3 months

Answer

Place an IVC filter

Answer

Start aspirin only

Answer

Catheter-directed thrombolysis

Practice question

A 52-year-old with an isolated distal DVT (no severe symptoms, no risk factors for extension) asks about management. What is acceptable?