how long to continue warfarin after a venous thromboembolism (VTE)

April 2011

There's debate about how long to continue warfarin after a venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Warfarin for 3 months is usually enough for a first-time UNPROVOKED clot below the knee.

Three months is also enough for clots that are PROVOKED by a MAJOR transient risk factor...surgery, hospitalization, or immobilization.

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Table of Contents

PPIs more reasons to limit the use of PPIs
Supplements potassium iodide for radiation exposure
Hypertension another angiotensin receptor blocker for hypertension called azilsartan (Edarbi, eh-DAR-bee)
Infectious Diseases avoid quinolones for UNCOMPLICATED urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women
Vaccines second dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra, Menveo)
Women's Health questions about drug safety in pregnancy
Respiratory & Allergy whether patients on stimulants for ADHD can take cough, cold, and allergy meds containing decongestants
Benzodiazepines how to use benzodiazepines appropriately
Anticoagulants how long to continue warfarin after a venous thromboembolism (VTE)
STIs new drug options and doses for treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in CDC's new guidelines
Oral Health which patients should get antibiotics before dental work
Heart Disease whether more women should get a statin to prevent cardiovascular disease