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References

1. Isolated distal DVT ("calf DVT") is VTE below the popliteal vein.
2. The 2021 CHEST guidelines recommend anticoagulation for at least 3 months for patients with a high risk of thrombus extension (Table 1) as these patients are at greater risk of progression to proximal DVT and pulmonary embolism.
3. Oral anticoagulants used in the treatment of VTE include the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran, and the vitamin K antagonist warfarin.
4. The 2021 CHEST guidelines recommend the use of DOACs over warfarin whenever possible, based on data showing a lower risk of major bleeding (especially intracranial hemorrhage) with DOACs vs warfarin (strong recommendation with moderate-certainty evidence).