Thrombosis

Thomas G. DeLoughery, MD, FACP, FAWM

Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR

This case was reviewed and updated in October 2012 by Dr. Alvin H. Schmaier and members of the Teaching Cases Subcommittee.

Copyright of the American Society of Hematology, 2006. ISSN: 1931-6860.

VI. PROGNOSIS/CLINICAL COURSE

Select the most appropriate treatment option for this patient.

Six weeks of oral anticoagulant therapy
Six months of oral anticoagulant therapy
Extended duration anticoagulation

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