A 63-year-old man with suspected DVT has a Wells score of 3 (likely). Ultrasound cannot be obtained for 24 hours. What should be done now?...

Question

A 63-year-old man with suspected DVT has a Wells score of 3 (likely). Ultrasound cannot be obtained for 24 hours. What should be done now?

Accepted Answer

Offer interim anticoagulation and arrange ultrasound within 24 hours

Answer

Wait without treatment

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Order D-dimer only

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Start aspirin

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Send home with compression stockings only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Suspected DVT