A 63-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT has low bleeding risk. After 3 months of anticoagulation he is well. What is recommended?...

Question

A 63-year-old with a first unprovoked proximal DVT has low bleeding risk. After 3 months of anticoagulation he is well. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue extended-phase anticoagulation without a scheduled stop date

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

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Stop and obtain serial D-dimer testing only

Answer

IVC filter placement

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Unprovoked DVT