A 72-year-old man presents with swelling and pain in his left calf after a long car trip. Ultrasound confirms an isolated proximal DVT. He has normal ...

Question

A 72-year-old man presents with swelling and pain in his left calf after a long car trip. Ultrasound confirms an isolated proximal DVT. He has normal renal function and no active cancer. According to Thrombosis Canada, which anticoagulation strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Start a DOAC such as apixaban for at least 3 months

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Low-molecular-weight heparin for 5 days only

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Aspirin alone for secondary prevention

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Warfarin without initial heparin overlap

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No anticoagulation; use compression stockings only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Deep vein thrombosis treatment

A 72-year-old man presents with swelling and pain in his left calf after a long car trip. Ultrasound confirms an isolated proximal DVT. He has normal renal function and no active cancer. According to Thrombosis Canada, which anticoagulation strategy is most appropriate?