A 70‑year‑old woman with unprovoked DVT and low bleeding risk asks about low‑dose DOACs for extended therapy. Which is reasonable?...

Question

A 70‑year‑old woman with unprovoked DVT and low bleeding risk asks about low‑dose DOACs for extended therapy. Which is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Extended low‑dose DOAC therapy can be considered

Answer

Stop anticoagulation completely

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Use DAPT

Answer

Warfarin for 3 more months only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE (Extended Low‑Dose DOAC)