A 58-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban without bleeding. What is the recommended next step?...

Question

A 58-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban without bleeding. What is the recommended next step?

Accepted Answer

Continue anticoagulation indefinitely if bleeding risk is low

Answer

Stop anticoagulation after 3 months in all cases

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Switch to aspirin only

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Place an IVC filter

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Switch to warfarin due to duration

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism