A 59-year-old man presents with a swollen, tender left calf following a long-haul flight. His Wells score for DVT suggests high probability. According...

Question

A 59-year-old man presents with a swollen, tender left calf following a long-haul flight. His Wells score for DVT suggests high probability. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate therapeutic anticoagulation and compression ultrasound within 4 hours

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D-dimer test only and discharge if negative

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Wait for ultrasound results before starting anticoagulation

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Give prophylactic-dose low molecular weight Heparin only

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No treatment until symptoms worsen

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Deep vein thrombosis

A 59-year-old man presents with a swollen, tender left calf following a long-haul flight. His Wells score for DVT suggests high probability. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?