A 70-year-old man on anticoagulation for AF has a provoked PE after hip surgery. After 3 months, what does CHEST recommend regarding extended therapy?...

Question

A 70-year-old man on anticoagulation for AF has a provoked PE after hip surgery. After 3 months, what does CHEST recommend regarding extended therapy?

Accepted Answer

Do not continue extended anticoagulation for transient provoked VTE if bleeding risk outweighs benefits

Answer

Continue indefinitely regardless of provoking factor

Answer

Stop at 6 weeks for all

Answer

Switch to aspirin alone immediately

Answer

Catheter-directed therapy to prevent recurrence

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism (Duration)

A 70-year-old man on anticoagulation for AF has a provoked PE after hip surgery. After 3 months, what does CHEST recommend regarding extended therapy?