A 70-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban without bleeding. What is the recommended next step if bleeding risk is low?...

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A 70-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban without bleeding. What is the recommended next step if bleeding risk is low?

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Continue indefinite (extended) anticoagulation

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Stop anticoagulation at 3 months

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Switch to aspirin alone

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Switch to warfarin for long-term therapy

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Place an IVC filter

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE-Duration of Therapy

A 70-year-old with unprovoked proximal DVT completes 3 months of apixaban without bleeding. What is the recommended next step if bleeding risk is low?