Question

A 73-year-old hospitalized with medical illness and no active bleeding asks about VTE prophylaxis. What is ASH guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacologic prophylaxis is generally recommended unless bleeding risk is high

Answer

Mechanical prophylaxis only for all

Answer

No prophylaxis unless ICU

Answer

Use DOACs for all inpatients

Answer

Give full-dose anticoagulation to prevent VTE

Practice question

A 73-year-old hospitalized with medical illness and no active bleeding asks about VTE prophylaxis. What is ASH guidance?