A 45-year-old with low-risk pulmonary embolism (sPESI = 0), stable vitals, normal oxygenation, and good support at home asks about disposition. What i...

Question

A 45-year-old with low-risk pulmonary embolism (sPESI = 0), stable vitals, normal oxygenation, and good support at home asks about disposition. What is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with a DOAC and close follow-up

Answer

Admit for heparin infusion and bridging warfarin

Answer

Observation admission for all PEs

Answer

Thrombolysis due to clot burden

Answer

Place an IVC filter preemptively

us-usmle-step-3 MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism (Low Risk)

A 45-year-old with low-risk pulmonary embolism (sPESI = 0), stable vitals, normal oxygenation, and good support at home asks about disposition. What is appropriate?