A 45-year-old with first unprovoked proximal DVT has no cancer or pregnancy. What initial anticoagulant dosing is correct?...

Question

A 45-year-old with first unprovoked proximal DVT has no cancer or pregnancy. What initial anticoagulant dosing is correct?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Warfarin alone with target INR 2-3 from day 1

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg once daily from day 1

Answer

Dabigatran 150 mg twice daily starting day 1

Answer

Aspirin daily

us-abim MCQ (SBA): DVT Treatment