How long would you anticoagulate for a catheter associated DVT in pregnancy?

Would you treat like any other DVT? Does this change if the catheter is removed?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

Available guidelines for management of catheter-related DVT, including the 2012 ACCP CHEST guidelines, typically recommend 3 months of anticoagulation if the central venous catheter (CVC) is removed. In those who require ongoing CVC placement, which is common in patients with cancer requiring system...

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Medical Oncologist at Alliance Cancer Care
It seems logical.

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