A 50-year-old with suspected DVT (moderate Wells score) has positive D-dimer. Next best step?...

Question

A 50-year-old with suspected DVT (moderate Wells score) has positive D-dimer. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

Perform compression ultrasonography of the proximal veins

Answer

Discharge without imaging

Answer

Order CT pulmonary angiography first

Answer

Start lifelong anticoagulation without imaging

Answer

Rely on D-dimer alone for diagnosis

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DVT Diagnosis