Question

A 59-year-old man with suspected DVT has a Wells score of 3. Ultrasound cannot be performed within 4 hours. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Start therapeutic anticoagulation while arranging ultrasound

Answer

Discharge and arrange scan within 24-48 hours

Answer

Order D-dimer only

Answer

Give prophylactic LMWH and await scan

Answer

Start aspirin

Practice question

A 59-year-old man with suspected DVT has a Wells score of 3. Ultrasound cannot be performed within 4 hours. What is the best next step?