Elective Cesarean Delivery in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#17002
SMLE Question #17002
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 45-year-old multigravida at 35 weeks’ gestation is scheduled for elective cesarean delivery in 1 week. The pregnancy has been uncomplicated. She takes only prenatal vitamins. BMI is 31 kg/m². She does not smoke and has no history of venous thromboembolism, known thrombophilia, preeclampsia, or other medical comorbidities. Preoperative counseling includes peripartum and postpartum prevention of venous thromboembolism. What is the most appropriate VTE prophylaxis strategy for her around cesarean delivery?
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