Deep Vein Thrombosis (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common presenting symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) *
2. Which scoring system is used to assess the pre-test probability of DVT? *
3. What is the next step if a patient has a high Wells score for DVT? *
4. What is the role of D-dimer testing in DVT assessment? *
5. What is the typical initial treatment for confirmed DVT? *
6. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for a first provoked DVT? *
7. Which of the following is NOT a known risk factor for DVT? *
8. What is the first-line investigation for suspected proximal DVT? *
9. Which of the following drugs is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)? *
10. What is post-thrombotic syndrome? *
11. When is thrombophilia testing considered in DVT management? *
12. Which of the following signs is least specific for DVT? *
13. What advice should be given to patients on rivaroxaban for DVT? *
14. Which of the following may mimic symptoms of DVT? *
15. What is the role of compression stockings in DVT? *
16. In which situation is long-term anticoagulation for DVT often considered? *
17. Which test is NOT typically used in initial DVT assessment? *
18. What action is appropriate for a low-risk patient with negative D-dimer? *
19. How soon should anticoagulation be initiated in suspected DVT with high clinical risk? *
20. What complication can result from an untreated DVT? *