Anticoagulation duration for venous thrombus embolism (ACCP 2008)

First episode, transient or reversible risk factor

First isolated unprovoked distal deep vein thrombosis

First unprovoked / idiopathic episode

First unprovoked proximal DVT in absence of bleeding risk factors

First episode, cancer

Second episode of unprovoked VTE

Recommended therapy :

Duration :

Alternative therapy :


References : 1. Kearon C, et al. Chest 2008;133:454S–545S