Question

A 72-year-old medical inpatient with pneumonia (no contraindication to anticoagulation) asks about clots. What is the recommended VTE prophylaxis strategy?

Accepted Answer

Inpatient LMWH prophylaxis only

Answer

No prophylaxis unless D-dimer is elevated

Answer

Extended outpatient DOAC prophylaxis after discharge

Answer

Graduated compression stockings alone for all

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily for VTE prevention

Practice question

A 72-year-old medical inpatient with pneumonia (no contraindication to anticoagulation) asks about clots. What is the recommended VTE prophylaxis strategy?