A 34-year-old presents with acute unilateral leg swelling; Wells score high; likely DVT. What is the recommended initial anticoagulant strategy if no ...

Question

A 34-year-old presents with acute unilateral leg swelling; Wells score high; likely DVT. What is the recommended initial anticoagulant strategy if no contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Start a DOAC (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban)

Answer

Start warfarin alone without bridge

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No anticoagulation until ultrasound in 48 h

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Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

UFH infusion for 4 weeks as sole therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): DVT Treatment

A 34-year-old presents with acute unilateral leg swelling; Wells score high; likely DVT. What is the recommended initial anticoagulant strategy if no contraindication?