A 70-year-old with unprovoked PE completed 3 months of apixaban. Bleeding risk is low. What is recommended regarding extended therapy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with unprovoked PE completed 3 months of apixaban. Bleeding risk is low. What is recommended regarding extended therapy?

Accepted Answer

Switch to warfarin for indefinite therapy

Answer

Stop anticoagulation now in all cases

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

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Continue indefinite anticoagulation; consider reduced-dose DOAC for extended phase

Answer

IVC filter placement

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE (Extended Therapy)