Question

A 63-year-old man with a first episode of unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis is treated with apixaban. He has normal renal function and no active cancer or major bleeding risk factors. According to Thrombosis Canada, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation, and what should be considered thereafter?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 months of anticoagulation, then consider extended therapy if bleeding risk is low

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6 weeks of anticoagulation, then stop regardless of risk

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3 months of anticoagulation, then usually stop

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12 months of anticoagulation for all patients, then stop

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Indefinite anticoagulation in all patients with unprovoked DVT, regardless of bleeding risk

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