A 29-year-old with suspected PE is pregnant. Which imaging is preferred initially?...

Question

A 29-year-old with suspected PE is pregnant. Which imaging is preferred initially?

Accepted Answer

V/Q scan or CTPA depending on chest X-ray and local protocol; start LMWH

Answer

CTPA in all pregnant patients

Answer

D-dimer only

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MRI chest

Answer

No imaging

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): PE in pregnancy