A 55-year-old man on ICU has bilateral leg DVTs and a contraindication to anticoagulation (recent haemorrhagic stroke). What is the most appropriate i...

Question

A 55-year-old man on ICU has bilateral leg DVTs and a contraindication to anticoagulation (recent haemorrhagic stroke). What is the most appropriate intervention to prevent pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter insertion

Answer

Graduated compression stockings alone

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg daily

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Intermittent pneumatic compression alone

Answer

No intervention - accept the PE risk

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): IVC Filter Indication

A 55-year-old man on ICU has bilateral leg DVTs and a contraindication to anticoagulation (recent haemorrhagic stroke). What is the most appropriate intervention to prevent pulmonary embolism?