A 60-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT and low bleeding risk is hemodynamically stable. Which antithrombotic plan is best?...

Question

A 60-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT and low bleeding risk is hemodynamically stable. Which antithrombotic plan is best?

Accepted Answer

Initiate apixaban and treat for at least 3 months, then consider extended therapy if low bleeding risk

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Start warfarin with heparin bridge for 6 weeks only

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Aspirin alone for secondary prevention

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Inferior vena cava filter plus no anticoagulation

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Clopidogrel monotherapy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism