A 64-year-old man with unilateral leg swelling and a Wells score of 3 presents to the DVT clinic. Ultrasound cannot be performed within 4 hours. Best ...

Question

A 64-year-old man with unilateral leg swelling and a Wells score of 3 presents to the DVT clinic. Ultrasound cannot be performed within 4 hours. Best interim management?

Accepted Answer

Start therapeutic LMWH and arrange ultrasound within 24 hours

Answer

Send D-dimer only and await result

Answer

Start aspirin and await ultrasound

Answer

Discharge with safety-net only

Answer

Start prophylactic dose LMWH

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Deep Vein Thrombosis

A 64-year-old man with unilateral leg swelling and a Wells score of 3 presents to the DVT clinic. Ultrasound cannot be performed within 4 hours. Best interim management?