A 72-year-old man with nonvalvular AF is diagnosed with GI malignancy. For VTE treatment related to cancer, which anticoagulant class is preferred?...

Question

A 72-year-old man with nonvalvular AF is diagnosed with GI malignancy. For VTE treatment related to cancer, which anticoagulant class is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant or LMWH

Answer

Which anticoagulant class is preferred?

Answer

Vitamin K antagonist

Answer

Unfractionated heparin only

Answer

Aspirin

moderate MCQ (SBA): Cancer-associated VTE