29th July 2020

A 25-year-old pregnant lady presents with a unilateral swollen leg

A 25-year-old pregnant lady presents with a unilateral swollen leg. She is currently 10-weeks pregnant and was previously fit and well. Her observations are within normal range aside from tachycardia. On examination, you note an erythematous, tender left calf with pitting oedema. You order a duplex ultrasound scan which confirms a deep vein thrombosis.

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?

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