Elective Cesarean Delivery in Obstetrics & Gynecology — 45yo Woman | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#18785
SMLE Question #18785
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-OBG-VTE-001
Last updated: March 2026
A 45-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, at 35 weeks’ gestation is scheduled for an elective cesarean delivery. She has no personal or family history of venous thromboembolism, no known thrombophilia, does not smoke, and has had no prolonged immobilization. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and she takes prenatal vitamins only. Her BMI is 32 kg/m². What is the most appropriate postoperative VTE prophylaxis?
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