au-amc MCQ (SBA): Deep vein thrombosis

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A 70-year-old man presents with right leg swelling and pain for 2 days. He recently had hip replacement surgery. The leg is warm and tender with pitting oedema to the thigh. Wells score is high for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Ultrasound confirms proximal DVT. He has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate management?

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