Question

A 63-year-old woman with newly diagnosed unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis is started on apixaban. According to Thrombosis Canada guidance, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation therapy if long-term therapy is not chosen?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

1 month

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

12 months

Answer

Indefinite for all unprovoked DVT

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman with newly diagnosed unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis is started on apixaban. According to Thrombosis Canada guidance, what is the minimum recommended duration of anticoagulation therapy if long-term therapy is not chosen?