Question

A 45‑year‑old man with low‑risk PE probability is PERC‑negative. He asks if a D‑dimer is still needed. Best response?

Accepted Answer

No, if PERC is satisfied in a low‑risk patient, no D‑dimer is required

Answer

Yes, order D‑dimer anyway

Answer

Order CT pulmonary angiography

Answer

Start anticoagulation

Answer

Order V/Q scan

Practice question

A 45‑year‑old man with low‑risk PE probability is PERC‑negative. He asks if a D‑dimer is still needed. Best response?