A 64-year-old with acute PE is hypotensive (SBP 78 mmHg) with signs of shock despite fluids. What is the recommended reperfusion strategy?...

Question

A 64-year-old with acute PE is hypotensive (SBP 78 mmHg) with signs of shock despite fluids. What is the recommended reperfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Systemic thrombolysis is recommended

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Catheter-directed therapy for all first

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IVC filter placement only

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Heparin alone without reperfusion

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Immediate surgical embolectomy for all

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