Question

A 54-year-old man presents with a painful swollen left calf after a long-haul flight. Ultrasound confirms a proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). He is otherwise healthy. What is the recommended minimum duration of anticoagulation for a first episode of provoked DVT?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

12 months

Answer

Lifelong

Practice question

A 54-year-old man presents with a painful swollen left calf after a long-haul flight. Ultrasound confirms a proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). He is otherwise healthy. What is the recommended minimum duration of anticoagulation for a first episode of provoked DVT?