3rd April 2024

A 52-year-old librarian is admitted with pyrexia, difficulty in breathing, chest tightness and generalised myalgia.

myalgia. Her ECG shows sinus rhythm with a ventricular rate of 98 beats per minute. Her full blood count reveals lymphopenia, and her COVID PCR returns positive. Regarding adult patients admitted to hospital as a result of COVID infection, which of the following statements is incorrect regarding venous thromboembolism?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.