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Feb 8, 2026, 15:26
Abdulrahman Katib։ Anticoagulate or Observe? A Practical Approach to Isolated Distal DVT
Abdulrahman Katib, Internal Medicine and Adult Thrombosis Consultant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:
”Isolated distal DVT isn’t always ‘minor VTE.’
The real question is often:
Anticoagulate… or monitor with serial ultrasound?
My quick framework:
Treat (often 3 months) if:
- significant symptoms
- extensive clot / close to proximal veins
- high risk of extension (unprovoked, cancer, prior VTE, immobility)
Observe if:
- low-risk features
- higher bleeding risk
- reliable follow-up is guaranteed
Both strategies can be correct.”
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