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What is the recurrence rate of VTE in the first year for patients without identifiable transient risk factors?
What is the recurrence rate of VTE in the first year for patients without identifiable transient risk factors?
- 15%
- 20%
- 10% (correct)
- 5%
What is the recommended approach for anticoagulation in patients with a second unprovoked VTE?
What is the recommended approach for anticoagulation in patients with a second unprovoked VTE?
- Low-dose anticoagulation for 3-6 months
- Indefinite anticoagulation (correct)
- No anticoagulation required
- Full-dose anticoagulation for 1 year
What is the benefit of using low-dose apixaban or rivaroxaban in patients with unprovoked VTE?
What is the benefit of using low-dose apixaban or rivaroxaban in patients with unprovoked VTE?
- Reduced bleeding risk with increased efficacy
- Increased efficacy with increased bleeding risk
- Reduced efficacy with no significant increase in bleeding risk
- Same efficacy with no significant increase in bleeding risk (correct)
What is the anticoagulant of choice for cancer patients with VTE?
What is the anticoagulant of choice for cancer patients with VTE?
Why are cancer patients more likely to die from VTEs?
Why are cancer patients more likely to die from VTEs?
What is the recommended anticoagulation approach for patients with cancer-associated thrombosis?
What is the recommended anticoagulation approach for patients with cancer-associated thrombosis?
Why are pregnant women at increased risk of VTEs?
Why are pregnant women at increased risk of VTEs?
What is the anticoagulant of choice during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
What is the anticoagulant of choice during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
What is the benefit of using apixaban or rivaroxaban in cancer patients with VTEs?
What is the benefit of using apixaban or rivaroxaban in cancer patients with VTEs?
What is the goal of extended anticoagulation beyond 3-6 months in patients with unprovoked VTE?
What is the goal of extended anticoagulation beyond 3-6 months in patients with unprovoked VTE?