Decision Point 2

A doppler ultrasound of his right leg is performed. It reveals a DVT that extends from his upper calf to his mid-thigh. There are no other abnormalities noted.

Select an appropriate treatment option:

This question has more than one answer that could be correct.

a) Admit and use intravenous unfractionated heparin
b) Admit and use subcutaneous unfractionated heparin
c) Admit and use intravenous low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
d)
Discharge on subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
e) Discharge on subcutaneous unfractionated heparin

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