A 48-year-old man with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) has a Wells score of 5. What is the next best step?...

Question

A 48-year-old man with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) has a Wells score of 5. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Immediate CTPA or start treatment dose anticoagulation if delayed

Answer

D-dimer and await result before treatment

Answer

V/Q scan only

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Observation and repeat assessment in 24 hours

Answer

Start aspirin and review

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism