A 54-year-old presents with pleuritic chest pain and proximal DVT confirmed on ultrasound. Hemodynamically stable. Which initial anticoagulant strateg...

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A 54-year-old presents with pleuritic chest pain and proximal DVT confirmed on ultrasound. Hemodynamically stable. Which initial anticoagulant strategy is recommended?

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Direct oral anticoagulant initiation (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban)

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Unfractionated heparin infusion then warfarin bridge

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Low-molecular-weight heparin then warfarin bridge

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No anticoagulation if oxygen saturation normal

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IVC filter placement

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A 54-year-old presents with pleuritic chest pain and proximal DVT confirmed on ultrasound. Hemodynamically stable. Which initial anticoagulant strategy is recommended?