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Do you recommend long term anticoagulation for all patients with first time unprovoked VTE?

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Hematology · Cleveland Clinic

I consider long term anticoagulation after a first unprovoked proximal DVT or PE in patients with low bleeding risk, especially if they are male. Risk/benefit discussion is employed for patients who have a higher bleeding risk after a first unprovoked VTE event.

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