Question

A 46-year-old woman developed a proximal DVT 2 weeks after a total knee arthroplasty. She is stable and started on apixaban. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for this provoked VTE?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

6 months then aspirin

Answer

Indefinite therapy

Answer

Stop once swelling resolves

Practice question

A 46-year-old woman developed a proximal DVT 2 weeks after a total knee arthroplasty. She is stable and started on apixaban. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for this provoked VTE?