MediumHaematologyProvoked deep vein thrombosis - duration of anticoagulationca-mccqe1ca-rcpsc-im
A 48-year-old woman develops unilateral leg swelling and pain 5 days after a long-haul flight. Doppler ultrasound confirms a proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). She has no provoking factors other than the flight, no cancer, and normal renal function. According to current VTE management principles in Canada, what is the most appropriate duration of anticoagulation?