Question
Which measure from the following may not help for prevention of the condition as shown in the photograph ?
A. Aspirin
B. Warfarin
C. Heparin
D. Compression Stockings
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Ans:A. Aspirin.
The condition shown in the photograph above represents deep vein thrombosis.
- Appropriate use of prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in hospital inpatients is important for reducing the risk of fatal and non-fatal pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic complications
- For patients at low risk of DVT, ambulation is important, and mechanical methods of prophylaxis (such as graduated compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression devices) can provide added protection
- Patients at higher risk of DVT should be considered for guideline based anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin, unfractionated heparin, or vitamin K antagonists(like Warfarin) .
- The place of aspirin in DVT prophylaxis remains controversial.