A 76-year-old with prior DVT (provoked by surgery) 10 years ago is now to undergo TKA. Which VTE prophylaxis post-op is generally indicated?...

Question

A 76-year-old with prior DVT (provoked by surgery) 10 years ago is now to undergo TKA. Which VTE prophylaxis post-op is generally indicated?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacologic prophylaxis per orthopedic protocols

Answer

No prophylaxis due to remote DVT

Answer

Aspirin only contraindicated

Answer

Therapeutic anticoagulation for 3 months

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE Prophylaxis