A 60-year-old man presents with a first unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis of the left leg. He has no active cancer and normal renal function. A...

Question

A 60-year-old man presents with a first unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis of the left leg. He has no active cancer and normal renal function. According to Thrombosis Canada guidance, what is the most appropriate duration of anticoagulation in the absence of high bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 months then reassess, with extended anticoagulation often recommended for unprovoked DVT

Answer

1 month then stop anticoagulation

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3 months then stop anticoagulation

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6 weeks only

Answer

No anticoagulation is required if symptoms resolve

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Unprovoked deep vein thrombosis

A 60-year-old man presents with a first unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis of the left leg. He has no active cancer and normal renal function. According to Thrombosis Canada guidance, what is the most appropriate duration of anticoagulation in the absence of high bleeding risk?