Question

A 70-year-old man presents with acute onset left calf swelling and pain. Duplex ultrasound confirms an unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis. He has no history of cancer or recent surgery. According to Australasian VTE guidelines, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

6 months

Answer

Lifelong, regardless of risk factors

Practice question

A 70-year-old man presents with acute onset left calf swelling and pain. Duplex ultrasound confirms an unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis. He has no history of cancer or recent surgery. According to Australasian VTE guidelines, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation?