A 63-year-old with submassive PE (RV dilation on CT, troponin mildly elevated) is normotensive (SBP 122). What is the recommended initial management?...

Question

A 63-year-old with submassive PE (RV dilation on CT, troponin mildly elevated) is normotensive (SBP 122). What is the recommended initial management?

Accepted Answer

Begin anticoagulation with a DOAC or parenteral heparin

Answer

Immediate systemic thrombolysis

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Catheter-directed thrombolysis for all submassive PE

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No anticoagulation unless hemodynamic collapse occurs

Answer

IVC filter placement without anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary embolism