A 64-year-old with symptomatic varicose veins and superficial thrombophlebitis near the saphenofemoral junction. Best anticoagulation approach?...

Question

A 64-year-old with symptomatic varicose veins and superficial thrombophlebitis near the saphenofemoral junction. Best anticoagulation approach?

Accepted Answer

Fondaparinux 2.5 mg daily for 45 days (or DOAC equivalent)

Answer

No anticoagulation

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Warfarin INR 3.0-3.5

Answer

Surgical stripping immediately

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Superficial Vein Thrombosis