Question

A 68-year-old woman undergoing elective hip replacement has no prior VTE history but has obesity and limited mobility. According to Australian VTE prevention guidelines, which prophylactic strategy is most appropriate post-operatively?

Accepted Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin and mechanical prophylaxis

Answer

No prophylaxis is required

Answer

Early mobilisation only

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Vitamin K antagonist prophylaxis

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman undergoing elective hip replacement has no prior VTE history but has obesity and limited mobility. According to Australian VTE prevention guidelines, which prophylactic strategy is most appropriate post-operatively?