A 58-year-old had a proximal DVT 1 week after knee arthroscopy (transient surgical risk). He completed initial anticoagulation. Recommended treatment ...

Question

A 58-year-old had a proximal DVT 1 week after knee arthroscopy (transient surgical risk). He completed initial anticoagulation. Recommended treatment duration?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

4-6 weeks

Answer

Exactly 2 months

Answer

6-12 months for all DVT

Answer

Indefinite therapy regardless of bleeding risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Provoked DVT

A 58-year-old had a proximal DVT 1 week after knee arthroscopy (transient surgical risk). He completed initial anticoagulation. Recommended treatment duration?