Question

A 52-year-old with calf swelling has Wells DVT score 2.5 (likely). D-dimer positive. Imaging unavailable for 12 hours. What is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Start therapeutic anticoagulation while awaiting scan

Answer

Await ultrasound without treatment

Answer

Give aspirin until scan

Answer

Prescribe compression stockings only

Answer

Discharge and return in 24-48 h for scan

Practice question

A 52-year-old with calf swelling has Wells DVT score 2.5 (likely). D-dimer positive. Imaging unavailable for 12 hours. What is the recommended action?