Question

A 45-year-old woman has a first episode of unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis treated with a DOAC. She has no active cancer or major bleeding risk. According to Thrombosis Canada guidance, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation for this episode?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman has a first episode of unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis treated with a DOAC. She has no active cancer or major bleeding risk. According to Thrombosis Canada guidance, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation for this episode?