Question

A 55-year-old woman presents with atraumatic unilateral swollen leg and recent travel. Wells score indicates likely DVT. Ultrasound delayed 12 hours. Management?

Accepted Answer

Start empiric anticoagulation if no contraindications

Answer

Wait for ultrasound without treatment

Answer

Start aspirin

Answer

Order D-dimer only

Answer

Compression stockings only

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman presents with atraumatic unilateral swollen leg and recent travel. Wells score indicates likely DVT. Ultrasound delayed 12 hours. Management?