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MediumHaematologyVenous thromboembolism prophylaxisau-acemau-amc

A 58-year-old woman is admitted after total hip replacement. She has BMI 34 kg/m² and no history of venous thromboembolism. She is mobilising slowly with physiotherapy. According to Australian VTE prevention guidance, which prophylactic strategy is most appropriate post-operatively?

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