Question

A 55-year-old man is diagnosed with a provoked proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following a total hip replacement 2 weeks ago. He is otherwise healthy. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation therapy?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

Long-term (indefinite)

Practice question

A 55-year-old man is diagnosed with a provoked proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following a total hip replacement 2 weeks ago. He is otherwise healthy. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation therapy?