Question

A 64-year-old woman with a provoked proximal DVT after knee replacement surgery has completed 3 months of therapeutic anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant. She has returned to normal mobility and has no ongoing risk factors. What is the most appropriate management regarding anticoagulation duration?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation after 3 months

Answer

Continue therapeutic anticoagulation indefinitely

Answer

Reduce to prophylactic-dose anticoagulation indefinitely

Answer

Stop anticoagulation immediately after the acute episode

Answer

Continue therapeutic anticoagulation for at least 12 months

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