ukmla MCQ (SBA): VTE Prophylaxis

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A 70-year-old man undergoes elective hip replacement surgery. His past medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes. He is assessed for VTE risk post-operatively. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended duration of pharmacological VTE prophylaxis (e.g., with an LMWH or DOAC) following hip replacement surgery?

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