Question

A 76-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia is largely bedbound. She has heart failure and obesity but no active bleeding. According to VTE prophylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis unless contraindicated

Answer

No prophylaxis is needed for medical inpatients

Answer

Use aspirin alone for prophylaxis

Answer

Use mechanical prophylaxis only in all patients

Answer

Delay prophylaxis until day 5 of admission

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia is largely bedbound. She has heart failure and obesity but no active bleeding. According to VTE prophylaxis guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?