Question

A 70-year-old with DVT (first episode, provoked by surgery) is hemodynamically stable. Best initial anticoagulation strategy and duration?

Accepted Answer

Start a DOAC and treat for 3 months

Answer

Start IV unfractionated heparin then warfarin for 12 months

Answer

Aspirin only for 1 month

Answer

LMWH indefinitely

Answer

No anticoagulation due to provocation

Practice question

A 70-year-old with DVT (first episode, provoked by surgery) is hemodynamically stable. Best initial anticoagulation strategy and duration?