A hospitalized medical patient with Padua score 5 and high bleeding risk due to active GI ulcer presents. What prophylaxis strategy is recommended?...

Question

A hospitalized medical patient with Padua score 5 and high bleeding risk due to active GI ulcer presents. What prophylaxis strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical prophylaxis with intermittent pneumatic compression

Answer

Therapeutic‑dose LMWH

Answer

No prophylaxis

Answer

Prophylactic DOAC

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE Prophylaxis-Medical Inpatients