A 62-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completed 3 months of apixaban. Next step per CHEST if bleeding risk is low?...

Question

A 62-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completed 3 months of apixaban. Next step per CHEST if bleeding risk is low?

Accepted Answer

Continue extended-phase anticoagulation indefinitely

Answer

Stop anticoagulation at 3 months for all

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Switch to warfarin for 3 more months

Answer

Use IVC filter instead of anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Deep Vein Thrombosis