MEDBULLETIN DECEMBER 2023

Quiz: (more than one option may be correct)

Treatment for acute deep venous thrombosis of the lower limb

1. Is by anti-coagulation with direct oral anti-coagulants in all patients.
2. Includes early intervention and thrombus removal in DVT involving the iliac and femoral-popliteal veins.
3. Reduces the risk of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism.
4. Should involve assessment by duplex ultrasound as a first line measure

Answer:

b, c, d