A 64-year-old man with prior DVT provoked by surgery completed 3 months of anticoagulation and is now asymptomatic. Best duration of therapy?...

Question

A 64-year-old man with prior DVT provoked by surgery completed 3 months of anticoagulation and is now asymptomatic. Best duration of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Stop after 3 months

Answer

Continue indefinitely regardless of risk

Answer

Extend to 12 months due to age

Answer

Aspirin instead of anticoagulation for 9 months

Answer

Prophylactic-dose DOAC for 6 months

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism