A 73-year-old completes therapy for unprovoked DVT and prefers lower-intensity secondary prevention. Which option is guideline-consistent?...

Question

A 73-year-old completes therapy for unprovoked DVT and prefers lower-intensity secondary prevention. Which option is guideline-consistent?

Accepted Answer

Continue DOAC at reduced dose for extended phase (e.g., apixaban 2.5 mg BID)

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

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Stop anticoagulation

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Switch to warfarin INR 1.5-2.0

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Alternate weeks on/off DOAC

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism