Question

A 38-year-old man with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completed 3 months of apixaban; bleeding risk is low. What is the recommended strategy?

Accepted Answer

Continue indefinite (extended-phase) anticoagulation with a DOAC.

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now.

Answer

Switch to aspirin only.

Answer

Continue apixaban for a total of 6 months then stop.

Answer

Place an IVC filter to prevent recurrence.

Practice question

A 38-year-old man with a first unprovoked proximal DVT completed 3 months of apixaban; bleeding risk is low. What is the recommended strategy?