A 73-year-old with subsegmental PE (single SSPE) and no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound is low-risk (no cancer, good cardiopulmonary reserve). What is...

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A 73-year-old with subsegmental PE (single SSPE) and no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound is low-risk (no cancer, good cardiopulmonary reserve). What is a guideline-supported option?

Accepted Answer

Thrombolysis

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Inferior vena cava filter

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No therapy; discharge without follow-up

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Clinical surveillance without anticoagulation with serial leg ultrasounds

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Aspirin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary Embolism (Subsegmental)

A 73-year-old with subsegmental PE (single SSPE) and no DVT on bilateral leg ultrasound is low-risk (no cancer, good cardiopulmonary reserve). What is a guideline-supported option?