Question

A 70-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia has multiple risk factors for venous thromboembolism, including immobility and obesity. Renal function is normal and there is no active bleeding. According to VTE prophylaxis recommendations, what is the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin in prophylactic dose

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Graduated compression stockings alone

Answer

Full-dose warfarin

Answer

No prophylaxis is required

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia has multiple risk factors for venous thromboembolism, including immobility and obesity. Renal function is normal and there is no active bleeding. According to VTE prophylaxis recommendations, what is the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis?