Question

A 60-year-old man presents with calf swelling 5 days after a long-haul flight. Wells score suggests DVT likely. What is the recommended initial management if imaging will be delayed >4 hours?

Accepted Answer

Start therapeutic anticoagulation while awaiting ultrasound

Answer

Wait for D-dimer

Answer

Give aspirin

Answer

Start prophylactic-dose LMWH only

Answer

Use compression stockings only

Practice question

A 60-year-old man presents with calf swelling 5 days after a long-haul flight. Wells score suggests DVT likely. What is the recommended initial management if imaging will be delayed >4 hours?