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ModerateHaematologyVenous thromboembolism prophylaxisuk-plab-1

A 78-year-old woman is admitted following hip fracture surgery. She is expected to be immobile for several days and has a history of obesity and previous DVT. What is the most appropriate strategy to reduce her risk of venous thromboembolism in hospital?

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