Question

A 30-year-old at 24 weeks' gestation presents with unilateral leg swelling and tenderness. Suspected DVT in pregnancy. What is the best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Start low molecular weight heparin and arrange urgent compression ultrasonography

Answer

Order a D-dimer test to exclude DVT

Answer

Start oral apixaban

Answer

No anticoagulation until imaging confirms

Answer

Advise rest and review in a week

Practice question

A 30-year-old at 24 weeks' gestation presents with unilateral leg swelling and tenderness. Suspected DVT in pregnancy. What is the best immediate action?