A 51-year-old with suspected DVT has intermediate Wells score; ultrasound unavailable overnight. He is low bleeding risk. Best approach?...

Question

A 51-year-old with suspected DVT has intermediate Wells score; ultrasound unavailable overnight. He is low bleeding risk. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Start therapeutic anticoagulation while awaiting imaging

Answer

Wait 24-48 hours with no therapy

Answer

Start aspirin only

Answer

D-dimer only

Answer

Order CT venography first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Suspected DVT-Empiric Anticoagulation