A 63-year-old with newly diagnosed DVT without cancer asks about anticoagulant choice. What do current US guidelines suggest for initial therapy?...

Question

A 63-year-old with newly diagnosed DVT without cancer asks about anticoagulant choice. What do current US guidelines suggest for initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

DOAC (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban) is preferred over warfarin in most patients

Answer

Warfarin with LMWH bridge is preferred

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Aspirin alone is acceptable

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Fondaparinux long term is preferred

Answer

No anticoagulation; compression stockings only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism