A 65-year-old with cancer-associated DVT on chemotherapy asks about anticoagulants. Which is recommended?...

Question

A 65-year-old with cancer-associated DVT on chemotherapy asks about anticoagulants. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

DOAC (e.g., apixaban) or LMWH for initial treatment

Answer

Warfarin preferred over all

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

No anticoagulation due to bleeding risk

Answer

IVC filter first-line

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Cancer-Associated Thrombosis