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ModerateCardiovascularDeep vein thrombosisuk-plab-1

A 40 year old woman presents with a swollen, painful left calf after a long haul flight. Wells score indicates a high probability of deep vein thrombosis. Ultrasound scanning will not be available for 8 hours. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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