Question

A 62-year-old man with a first episode of proximal DVT after knee replacement surgery has no cancer or thrombophilia. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin followed by a DOAC for at least 3 months

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No anticoagulation is required for provoked DVT

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 1.0-1.5

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter alone

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with a first episode of proximal DVT after knee replacement surgery has no cancer or thrombophilia. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?