A 45-year-old woman with suspected PE has a normal CTPA but persistent chest pain and tachycardia. Next step?...

Question

A 45-year-old woman with suspected PE has a normal CTPA but persistent chest pain and tachycardia. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider alternative diagnoses such as musculoskeletal pain or pericarditis; manage accordingly

Answer

Start antibiotics

Answer

Start warfarin regardless

Answer

Repeat CTPA immediately

Answer

No further assessment needed

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Chest pain post-negative CTPA