Question

A 70-year-old man is treated for a provoked DVT following hip replacement surgery. He has completed 3 months of anticoagulation without complications. What is the most appropriate recommendation regarding duration of anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulation after 3 months

Answer

Continue indefinitely at full treatment dose

Answer

Continue indefinitely at prophylactic dose

Answer

Stop after 12 months

Answer

Stop immediately after ultrasound confirms clot resolution

Practice question

A 70-year-old man is treated for a provoked DVT following hip replacement surgery. He has completed 3 months of anticoagulation without complications. What is the most appropriate recommendation regarding duration of anticoagulation?