Question

A 58-year-old man with provoked proximal DVT (post-surgery) completed 3 months of apixaban and is well. What is the recommended anticoagulation duration?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation after 3 months for provoked VTE

Answer

Continue indefinitely at full dose

Answer

Continue indefinitely at reduced dose regardless of risk

Answer

Treat for 6-12 months routinely

Answer

Switch to aspirin indefinitely instead of stopping

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with provoked proximal DVT (post-surgery) completed 3 months of apixaban and is well. What is the recommended anticoagulation duration?