Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Anticoagulation is the treatment foundation
- DOAC preferred for most stable patients
- Apixaban/rivaroxaban can start without heparin
- Dabigatran/edoxaban require initial parenteral drug
- Duration depends on provoked vs persistent risk
- Cancer/pregnancy/APS may change drug choice
- Compression is for symptoms, not clot removal
Use at a glance
- Anticoagulation is the treatment foundation
Treatment options
- Dabigatran/edoxaban require initial parenteral drug
Practical pearls
- DOAC preferred for most stable patients
- Apixaban/rivaroxaban can start without heparin
- Compression is for symptoms, not clot removal
Other treatment options
- Cancer/pregnancy/APS may change drug choice
Choosing treatment
- Duration depends on provoked vs persistent risk
Self-check
- What anchors DVT treatment?
Anticoagulation. - What must precede dabigatran/edoxaban for DVT?
Initial parenteral drug.
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