62-year-old Man in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 62yo Man | Hematology | SMLE Q#12119
SMLE Question #12119
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Hematology
Objective: OBJ-101
Last updated: February 2026
A 62-year-old man undergoes total hip arthroplasty. On postoperative day 6, he develops new swelling and pain in the operated leg. Compression Doppler ultrasound shows a proximal deep vein thrombosis. He has been receiving unfractionated heparin since surgery. He has no active bleeding. What is the most appropriate medication to initiate now?
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