Question

A 58-year-old with provoked isolated subsegmental PE, normal vitals, no DVT on bilateral ultrasound, and low risk of recurrence asks about therapy. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Clinical surveillance without anticoagulation

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation for at least 3 months

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter

Answer

Half-dose DOAC for 6 weeks

Answer

Aspirin for 3 months

Practice question

A 58-year-old with provoked isolated subsegmental PE, normal vitals, no DVT on bilateral ultrasound, and low risk of recurrence asks about therapy. Best approach?