A 62-year-old hospitalized with pneumonia develops acute DVT despite prophylaxis. He has active bleeding risk from a gastric ulcer. Immediate manageme...

Question

A 62-year-old hospitalized with pneumonia develops acute DVT despite prophylaxis. He has active bleeding risk from a gastric ulcer. Immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Place a temporary IVC filter if anticoagulation is absolutely contraindicated

Answer

Start full-dose anticoagulation despite active bleeding

Answer

Thrombolysis for all DVT

Answer

No therapy

Answer

Aspirin only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Venous Thromboembolism

A 62-year-old hospitalized with pneumonia develops acute DVT despite prophylaxis. He has active bleeding risk from a gastric ulcer. Immediate management?