Recom-. G-3.

Recommendation	Grade	Level of evidence	Key references
It is recommended to treat DVT with dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban or edoxaban for 3 to 6 months.	Very strong recommendation (I)	A	Kakkos et al.[16] Ortel et al.[9] Kakkos et al.[2]
Direct oral anticoagulant therapy is preferred to VKAs.	Very strong recommendation (I)	A	Kakkos et al.[16] Ortel et al.[9] Kakkos et al.[2]
When treatment is to be performed with VKA; LMWH + VKA are started together, when the INR value is >2 and if this value is maintained for 24 hours, treatment with VKA alone should be continued.	Very strong recommendation (I)	A	Heit et al.[1]
DVT: Deep vein thrombosis; VKA: Vitamin K antagonist; LMWH: Low molecular weight heparin; INR: International normalized ratio.