USMLE® Step 2 CK · Perioperative Medicine · Topic PERIOP-VTE-01
VTE risk stratification & prophylaxis selection
VTE risk stratification & prophylaxis selection (PERIOP-VTE-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Perioperative Medicine (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 122). Guideline basis: 2012 ACCP Antithrombotic Therapy Guideline (Caprini risk model); 2019 ASH Surgical VTE Prophylaxis Guideline. Covers: VTE risk stratification (Caprini score) and prophylaxis selection, Duration of prophylaxis and extended regimens. Practice 3 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- PERIOP-VTE-01
- Chapter
- Perioperative Medicine
- Review Book Page
- p. 122
- QuestionBank Items
- 3 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2012 ACCP Antithrombotic Therapy Guideline (Caprini risk model); 2019 ASH Surgical VTE Prophylaxis Guideline
Key Clinical Sections
- VTE risk stratification (Caprini score) and prophylaxis selection
- Duration of prophylaxis and extended regimens