A 48-year-old man with suspected PE has CTPA negative but D-dimer positive and persistent symptoms. Next step?...

Question

A 48-year-old man with suspected PE has CTPA negative but D-dimer positive and persistent symptoms. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider alternative diagnoses and repeat evaluation (e.g., DVT ultrasound)

Answer

Stop anticoagulation permanently

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V/Q scan immediately

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Start antibiotics

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CT abdomen

ukmla MCQ (SBA): PE Workup (Negative CTPA)