A 52-year-old with confirmed DVT (no cancer, no pregnancy) asks about anticoagulation. Which is recommended first-line?...

Question

A 52-year-old with confirmed DVT (no cancer, no pregnancy) asks about anticoagulation. Which is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant (e.g., apixaban) monotherapy

Answer

Warfarin with initial LMWH overlap

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

LMWH long-term in all

Answer

No anticoagulation if low risk

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Deep Vein Thrombosis