A 37-year-old with confirmed pulmonary embolism provoked by recent surgery, hemodynamically stable, normal renal function. Preferred anticoagulant and...

Question

A 37-year-old with confirmed pulmonary embolism provoked by recent surgery, hemodynamically stable, normal renal function. Preferred anticoagulant and duration?

Accepted Answer

DOAC for 3 months

Answer

Warfarin for 12 months

Answer

Unfractionated heparin infusion for 6 weeks

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Aspirin 81 mg for 3 months

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Low-dose rivaroxaban for 1 month

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism

A 37-year-old with confirmed pulmonary embolism provoked by recent surgery, hemodynamically stable, normal renal function. Preferred anticoagulant and duration?