A 68-year-old woman had an uncomplicated PE 3 months ago provoked by long-haul travel. Bleeding risk is high. What is the best plan after 3 months of ...

Question

A 68-year-old woman had an uncomplicated PE 3 months ago provoked by long-haul travel. Bleeding risk is high. What is the best plan after 3 months of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation after treatment phase

Answer

Continue indefinite full-dose anticoagulation

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Switch to aspirin for 12 months then stop

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Place an IVC filter

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Extend to 6 months then stop in all provoked cases

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE (Duration/Provoked)

A 68-year-old woman had an uncomplicated PE 3 months ago provoked by long-haul travel. Bleeding risk is high. What is the best plan after 3 months of anticoagulation?