A 28-year-old with suspected PE is hemodynamically stable. CT shows segmental PE. No cancer, no recent surgery, reliable follow-up. Which disposition ...

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A 28-year-old with suspected PE is hemodynamically stable. CT shows segmental PE. No cancer, no recent surgery, reliable follow-up. Which disposition is reasonable?

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Outpatient DOAC therapy with close follow-up

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Mandatory admission for all PE

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IVC filter plus short anticoagulation

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Thrombolysis for all

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Aspirin alone

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A 28-year-old with suspected PE is hemodynamically stable. CT shows segmental PE. No cancer, no recent surgery, reliable follow-up. Which disposition is reasonable?